"Do you think he heard us?" Brandy was concerned.
"I doubt so, " Brandy answered. "Josh isn't like Randy. He isn't the kind to keep things in his heart."
"That's true." Brandy nodded. "We're heading back tonight, right? Let me give Mr. Thompson a call."
"Alright."
Then, Brandy went back to work as Benard stood guard by Zayn's door.
Josh returned to his room and found two maids preparing his bath. He cleared his throat and said, "Excuse me, ladies, you may leave. I can wash up on my own."
"What's wrong? You love it when we bathe you, " the maids asked with a smile.
"I'm a grown-up now. I can't rely on you to bathe me all the time…" Josh answered, embarrassed.
"Hehe, are you embarrassed, Josh?" one of the maids snickered.
"Urgh yes, I am. Quit it, you're making me blush." Josh hid his face in his hands. "I'm hungry. Go make me something to eat while I take a bath."
"Alright. We'll do so right away."
Josh's expression instantly changed as soon as the two maids left. He then called Randy with his smartwatch.
"What is it, Josh? Why are you calling at this hour?" Randy asked in a sleepy voice.
"Randy, I think Daddy's sick, " Josh choked. "I overheard Mr. Brandy and Mr. Benard persuading Daddy to seek treatment…"
"Really? What's wrong with Daddy?" Randy asked panickily.
"I'm not sure either. But I noticed he's lost weight and doesn't seem as energetic as before." Tears began to well up at the corner of Josh's eyes. "Randy, what do we do? Is Daddy going to be okay? I'm scared."
"Don't panic, Josh. You should find out what disease is it first, " Randy said calmly. "Perhaps it could be a minor cold? Or he's just upset because Mommy took Venus and I with her when she left? Maybe that's why he's in a bad mood?"
"But he doesn't seem to have a cold. He isn't sneezing nor is he down with a fever…" Josh muttered.
"Then you need to find out what exactly is going on with him! That's your latest mission! Find out what happened to Daddy and report back to me!"
"Okay, I will!"
"Good. Do you still remember what I taught you? Stay calm and don't panic in all situations…"
"Yes, I do. That's what I did just now. Hence, Mr. Brandy and Mr. Benard weren't suspicious of me."
"Good. Stay calm, alright? Daddy has a strong and healthy body. Thus, it's probably nothing serious even if he's sick. But, you have to make sure and let me know, alright?"
"Okay…"
Once they hung up, Josh thought about Randy's word. He felt encouraged and was driven to find out the truth.
As for Randy, he could longer go back to sleep after the call.
Carl came by with Lucas to meet Mommy this morning. I believe they must have gotten what they came for judging from the smiles they had on their faces when they left…
However, Daddy is sick at such times…
What should I do?
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door as he was lost in his thoughts. It was Carla. "Are you awake, Randy?"
Randy quickly got up to open the door and saw Carla, fully dressed. "Mommy, where are you going?" His heart dropped.
"I have to make a trip to the company." Carla bent over and cupped his cheeks. "Can you play with Venus once you wake up from your nap? Don't forget you have an online class at three o'clock, alright?"
"Okay." Randy nodded obediently. "I thought you didn't have to take care of the Lierger Corporation's business matters? Why do you have to go to the company now?"
"There's a press conference I have to attend to, " Carla answered briefly. "Anyways, I have to go now. Please be a good boy while I'm away. If you need anything, go to Ms. Rogan or Mrs. Matrom."
"Mommy…" Randy tugged Carla's sleeve. He knew what the press conference was about.
He didn't want Carla to attend the press conference. Yet, he loosened his grip around her sleeve when he was reminded of Zayn. "It's nothing. Go on."
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