I Want Mommy
Charles burst into laughter. "That's what we thought too. In this world, only Derelo could subdue Mr. Lierger."
After making that remark, he instantly covered his mouth with his hand. "Oops. I hope no one else heard what I said. Mr. Lierger will punish us for badmouthing her."
Carla responded with a laugh.
"I'm gonna go now. Keep in touch."
"All right."
After Charles left, Carla began to think of Daemon's relationship with Derela. I can't believe Daemon has fallen in love with Derela. How does she look? I can't wait to see her in person!
"Ms. Lierger." Freda knocked on the door and came in with a simple breakfast. "Everything's ready. Come and grab something to eat. You need to get some sleep after this."
"Okay." Carla walked over to the couch and said, "Come. Join me."
"Me?" Freda was taken aback by the invitation. Carla had always treated her and Rogan like her sisters, but she had never dined with Carla in such a manner.
"Sit." Carlas' expression turned grim, and she ordered Freda to sit down.
"Okay…" Freda felt awkward but had no choice but to sit down and eat with Carla.
"You've worked very hard in the last couple of days." Carla gave her a piece of chipolata. "You've been staying by my side all this while and didn't get a chance to visit Benard, even though the hospital is
just a stone's throw away."
Carla might have said that in a calm voice, but deep in her heart, she felt sorry for Freda as she knew how much Freda cared for Benard.
She also noticed Freda had always looked in the hospital building's direction during her free time. Yet, Freda still chose to accompany her and tried not to think of Benard.
Carla, who had been observing Freda all this while, could not help but feel sorry for her.
"It's my duty to be here for you, " Freda said steadily.
"Silly girl." Carla looked at her and sighed. "Let's find out if Derelo is in Southridge tonight. Once we ascertained her whereabouts, we should be able to rescue both Zayn and Benard."
"Really?" Freda's eyes sparkled with hope for a second before she expressed her concern. "Dr. Goman mentioned that Dr. Feroma is good at treating patients who have been poisoned with traditional medicine. I suppose she wouldn't have the expertise to provide a cure for Benard, right?"
"That's not the case, " Carla said and shook her head. "Hapilia told me that Dr. Feroma told Derelo to leave because she wanted to study modern medicine and see if she could integrate it into traditional medicine. At that point, Dr. Feroma was not a fan of her aspiration."
"But looking at the situation now, they should be fine, as Derelo is a medical professional who has experienced the best of both worlds, " Carla explained.
"That's great!" Freda was thrilled to hear that. "Benard has been lying in bed for two weeks now, and there was nothing Dr. Solova could do. Let's hope Derelo could find a cure for him."
"I have faith in her." Carla patted Freda's shoulder. "Enjoy your breakfast now. You must be famished too."
"Okay."
Just when they were about to dig in, they heard the children's calling out, "Aunt Carla!"
In a matter of seconds, two children barged into the study.
"Beta, Gam—" Before Carla could react, the two girls hurtled over and nearly pushed her to the couch.
"It's okay, girls. It's okay. I'm here. Don't cry." Carla comforted the two girls.
"But I'm scared…" Beta could hardly speak clearly. "I want Mommy. Aunt Carla, can you help me find my mommy?"
Gamma pouted, and tears rolled down her cheeks. "I want Mommy too…"
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