Chapter 742 - Seven Hundred And Forty-two: An Old Enemy (2/2)
”There's a difference between growing up and maturity,” Someone said from behind and Isabella turned to see that it was Ailee followed closely by Neon.
”Sister,” Ailee engulfed her in a hug that Isabella reciprocated.
”Neon,” Isabella called, pulling back from Ailee only to ruffle the boy's hair and she had to do that while standing on her toes. He grew taller than the last time they met.
Seeing that gesture, jealousy grew in Allen's heart, why does everyone like that leecher?
”Why are you here?” Ailee asked, knowing there had to be a valid reason for Isabella coming over to their place. Her visits were always once in a blue moon and with purpose even though they live in the same city.
”I had to confirm Mother is on her both feet after the accident,” Isabella said and Reina's face changed at once.
She turned to Niklaus accusingly,
”You told her?”
”She's our eldest daughter, she has a right to know what happened,” Niklaus pointed out.
”There was an accident?” Ailee was shocked. Her mother had an accident?
”And what about me? Aren't I the oldest son?” Allen was not pleased by the fact they excluded him from this crucial news. He was no longer a kid, you know.
”Allen, trust me, I didn't mean it that way. I just didn't want to worry you kids and it's just an accident,” Reina explained to them.
”An accident where someone intentionally wanted to take your life. My law tells me that's attempted murder, aunt Reina,” Anabelle said smartly earning surprised looks from everyone.
”What?” Anabelle asked when their stare became too much.
”Nothing,” all of them said in unison, confirming they had something on their mind. Anabelle could only sigh, they had to get used to the fact she was getting smarter.
”We have to investigate this matter,” Ailee said, stepping forward only to be stopped by Niklaus.
”Sorry, young lady, but there's nothing like 'we' in this situation. You kids would resume your normal life while the adults in this family take care of this problem,” He said sternly knowing his kids were adventurous and never listened.
”And what if this person comes after us next? What if he or she is an old enemy and decides to visit the children to the third generation?” Allen reminded them of the code of Moses.
”No such thing would happen. I would double the security and ensure you kids are safe,” Niklaus assured him. No one would hurt his family, not on his watch.
”No, he's right,” Neon said suddenly, ”What if it's an old enemy?”
”What are you talking about?” Isabella was the one who asked before Niklaus could wave away Neon's statement as an unnecessary fear. She could sense there was more to the story.
Neon bit on his lips nervously before confessing, ”My mother, Jennifer, I think she has been released from the mental asylum,”
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