"Then I'll send some people along with you. I don't feel it's safe for you and Mrs. Borah to travel alone." Zayn's sounded very determined.
"What's there to worry about?" Carla hurriedly added, "Nobody would know if Mrs. Borah and I leave without making a big hoo-ha. On the contrary, it will attract a lot of attention if you send people with us."
"Why are you so disobedient—"
"All right, all right. It's time for me to get up. I promised to make the kids breakfast." Carla got up and headed toward the bathroom resolutely. "You've promised me. Don't go back on your words and change the plan."
"…" Zayn knitted his brows. If it were in the past, he would have disregarded her protest and made the final decision domineeringly. However, being with Carla and the children had softened his temper. He was no longer overbearing with them. Instead, he treated them with respect, courtesy, and concern.
Therefore, he could only execute his plans in secret.
After breakfast, Carla informed the children that she was returning to the countryside with Mrs. Borah to handle some matters. She told them it would take some time for her to return and reminded them to obey their father.
Hearing that, Randy asked anxiously, "How long will you be gone for, Mommy?"
"Probably two weeks, but maybe earlier. It depends on when I'm done with the matters, " Carla said gently, patting his head.
"Mommy, you have to come back early. I'll miss you, " Venus said adorably, tilting her head.
"Don't worry. I'll be back as soon as I'm done." Carla kissed her little face.
"Mommy, are you and Mrs. Borah going to see Mr. Fergus and the others?" Josh was peeling his hard- boiled egg. Having just had his milk, he had a milk beard around his mouth, looking incredibly adorable.
"I'll go to pay respect to your Grandpa before visiting one of his old friends." She handed Josh a hot cross bunny. "I'll be back as soon as possible. All of you must be obedient at home, understand?"
"Understood, Mommy!" they answered in unison.
"Mommy, when will you be leaving? Will we see you when we're back from school?" Randy furrowed his brows, seemingly reluctant for her to go. His intuition was stronger compared to Josh and Venus's. There was a nagging feeling that if his Mommy left, he'd never see her again.
"I'll attend a wedding with Daddy in the afternoon. After the wedding, I'll come back for my luggage and leave. You probably won't see me after school." Carla caressed Randy's face gently. "But it's okay. I'll be back very soon, " she said in assurance.
"All right." Randy lowered his face dejectedly.
"Randy, don't be like that. I'll only be gone for a few days, " she cajoled. "Daddy will be home with you."
"Mm." Randy nodded. "Mommy, you have to be careful. If anything happens, you must give Daddy a call right away, " he reminded her in concern.
"I got it." Carla pecked his forehead. "While I'm not around, you'll have to protect yourself and your siblings, all right?"
"Yes, I will." Randy nodded solemnly.
"All right, hurry up and eat your breakfast. I will take you guys to school." Zayn checked his wristwatch. "Ten more minutes, " he urged.
"Ah! Hurry up!" The children rapidly gobbled their food up before putting on their shoes and backpack.
Zayn carried the children out the door while Carla hugged them and said her goodbyes. The triplets exhorted once again, reminding her to return as soon as possible.
Carla smiled and nodded.
Zayn kissed her forehead before taking the children to the car.
Watching their departure, Carla couldn't help but feel slightly emotional. She had never been apart with them for more than three days ever since they were born. The thought of leaving them for approximately half a month sounded like torture to her.
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