"I made a lucrative offer." Zayn cackled. "Anyway, we're keeping all the good stuff within the family."
"What's going on? Tell me, quick!"
"I'll tell you when we go back to the room."
"Okay!"
The couple chatted on the way back to their room.
Upon finding out the deal, Carla was shocked to the core. "That's an insane bet! How sure are you that Derila will definitely go to Erihal and look for Daemon?"
"One hundred percent." Zayn was resolute. "I'm winning this bet."
"Fine, Mr. Mastermind…"
At that time, Carla was not aware of the agreement between Zayn and Daemon; neither did she know about the details.
When Charles drove an enraged Derila back the following night, Carla finally found out that Daemon took the three children to Erihal while leaving Derila behind in Aymo City.
Before parting ways, the kids bawled their eyes out and held Derila's hands tightly.
It broke the latter's heart as she would be separated from her girls. She wanted them to stay, but Daemon insisted otherwise and sent her to Northridge.
Right before leaving, he told her, "Aren't you craving freedom? Here you go, your well-deserved freedom. Go ahead and paint the town red!"
"Daemon, you bast_rd!"
She was fuming when they shoved her into the car.
Her blood was still boiling in rage when she arrived at her destination. She did not stop dialing Daemon's number until Zayn's words made her pause and mull over the matter.
"You wanted freedom, but the children need stability. Do you think it's wise for you to raise them like vagabonds and make them wander around with you?"
Derila was completely stunned. The question kept playing in her mind like a broken record.
"Calm down, Derila. Perhaps Daemon will send someone to get you very soon, " Carla consoled her.
"He's coming for me?"
Derila was in a quandary. When he comes, do I want to go with him?
"Shall I lead you upstairs, so that you can get some rest, Derila?"
Knowing that she was in a bad mood, Carla suggested that she should take some time off for herself.
Thereafter, Derila locked herself up in the room. After what seemed like an eternity, she came out to treat Zayn.
"It's good to have some alone time. One needs that to figure out one's priority in life, " Zayn said casually.
"Hmm…" Derila hummed softly in agreement. Then, she poked a needle into him vehemently, causing Zayn to yelp in pain.
"Argh!"
"Do you think that I didn't know you're the one who gave Daemon this idea?"
"I.. Ahh! No, I'm just… Ahh!"
In the end, the chapter closed with Franscesca staying in Aymo City to treat Zayn, whereas Daemon brought the girls back to Erihal.
Meanwhile, the situations at both Giblo Group and Lierger Corporation were not looking good. As responsible men, Zayn and Daemon buried themselves in work, trying to resolve the quagmire.
With that, life moved on as usual. Zayn never stopped working while Carla recuperated at home and took care of the kids.
When the children had recovered, Carla helped them to organize a small funeral for Little Dori.
Carla and the three kids were forever grateful that their pet did what it could to protect Venus despite being in the twilight of its life.
It had reached the maximum age a parrot could live. Although Little Dori was already seven when it died, it still looked as adorable as ever.
The funeral was postponed since the kids were injured one after another and also due to the many happenings at home.
Now that they were emotionally more stable, Carla decided to hold one in memory of Little Dori.
They built a tomb under the osmanthus tree back in Northridge and put Little Dori's photo on the headstone. Additionally, they also placed many of its favorite snacks around it.
With Little Dori's favorite music playing in the background, the children carried little wreaths and conducted a funeral service to reminisce the good old days they spent together. The eagle, Dori, was also
present throughout.
Everyone missed Little Dori so much and the tremendous joy it had brought to their home.
How I wish the days ahead of us would be as blissful as ever…
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