Derila was over the moon after receiving Carla's payment. She even greeted Hapilia and Sam with a smile when they arrived that afternoon.
Hapilia and Sam were overjoyed when they met the legendary Derilo. Their eyes shone with admiration when they met her.
Derila was very friendly with them. After all, they were all Dr. Feroma's apprentices even though they had never met before. She treated them as if they were her siblings.
Derila taught them everything and even asked Brandy to act as a patient. She explained every single detail of the acupuncture treatment to them.
Hapilia jolted everything down in her notebook while Sam did a hands-on practice.
After that, Derila taught them how to prepare Zayn's medication. She taught them everything in great detail but only said it once since it was all very simple to her.
She would rebuke Sam whenever he asked further questions. "Dr. Feroma would never go into so much detail when he taught me. I learned everything just by watching him…"
After hearing that, Sam immediately shut his mouth and dared not ask any more questions.
Derila's attitude softened when she saw Sam quivering and Hapilia lowering her head meekly. "I'll repeat. Listen carefully and remember everything I say!"
"Yes, Derila!"
Just like that, it took Derila one day to teach Hapilia and Sam everything. She retired to her room to pack her bags that night and left for Erihal in a private jet the next morning.
Carla sent her off at the airport and gave her three presents for her three kids.
Derila opened the box and saw three Ilali pendants. Her eye lit up. "This must worth a lot too."
"I don't know how much it is worth, but it's the thought that counts. Randy, Josh, and Venus also have one each. I've also prepared gifts for Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. I hope to see all six of them grow up to be healthy and happy."
Carla was extremely sincere.
"Thank you, Carla…" Derila wrapped her arms around Carla. "I finally know why that bast_rd husband of mine treats you so well."
Derila wasn't very good at conveying her thoughts, but she considered Carla a warm and thoughtful girl. She was popular among her friends because she treated everyone with sincerity.
"Derila, you're going to spend more than ten hours on the private jet to fly from Aymo City to Erihal. You can use this time to figure out what you want to do with your life from here on…"
Carla patted the back of her hand and reminded her gently.
"Yeah…" Derila had been giving it some thought as well. She had always wanted freedom. However, she felt as if something was missing now that Daemon no longer cared for her nor pursue her.
She felt as if freedom meant nothing to her without her kids by her side.
However, she wouldn't be able to take it if she had to return to her old life of being imprisoned in Daemon's castle.
She felt conflicted.
Nonetheless, she learned some valuable lessons after spending some time with Carla and Zayn. Communication and tolerance were key in maintaining a healthy relationship.
I should compromise and be more considerate towards Daemon. This might be the only way for us to live together.
"A lot of love is not being reciprocated in this world. You are blessed to meet someone you love and loves you in return. However, it can be hard to get along with one another from time to time. After all, no one is born for you alone. You need to get in tune with one another, build tolerance with one another, and show some empathy. That's the only way to make this relationship last. It might be a long and grueling journey, but it will be worth it in the end."
Carla advised earnestly.
Derila didn't have a very good grasp of her advice. Nonetheless, she decided she would talk to Daemon once she gets back home.
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