That was the photo they took when Zayn and Carla got married on the beach. Besides the family of five, Dori and Mrs. Borah were also there, so it was a complete family of seven, and they were smiling happily at the camera.
Ever since that day, the family photo had been placed in every room in the house.
Jombo tried to have those photos removed from the walls, but all three kids protested, so he had no choice but to give that idea up.
Kids their age were usually forgetful, but the kids remembered every moment they shared with their mommy and Mrs. Borah…
"Daddy, do you miss Mommy?" asked Randy as he followed Zayn's gaze to the photo.
"Yeah, " murmured Zayn while sitting down. Having a tall figure, he seemed uncomfortable when he sat down on that small sofa, so he said, "This sofa is too small. We should switch this out for a bigger one."
"Daddy, you say that every time you come into my room, " replied Randy.
He later got a drink for his dad.
Zayn stroked Randy's tiny head. "I have to go on a business trip soon, so I will be away for a few days. Be good at home, okay? Your great-grandpa will take care of you three, so you can talk to him if you need anything."
"Isn't Great-grandpa going back to M Nation?" asked Randy, frowning.
"He will leave once Daddy returns, " replied Zayn before reaching out to pinch the kid's cheek lightly. "Why do I get the feeling that you want your great-grandpa to go back to M Nation too?"
"Hmm… I think the word ‘too' is used very appropriately here, " said Randy, who spoke like he was an adult.
Zayn laughed aloud.
Randy was a lot like his father. They even spoke in the same tone, and although neither spoke much, they always got right to the point when they did.
"I should go, " said Zayn as he stood up.
"Okay, " replied Randy as he nodded. "Don't worry, Daddy. I will take care of Josh and Venus."
"You're a kid too, so just take care of yourself. Leave the adults to take care of them, " Zayn said with affection. Caressing Randy's tiny head, he added, "I would like to see you as carefree as Josh and Venus."
"Thank you, Daddy, " replied Randy. He was a little touched by that gesture.
Zayn then got up to leave. When he reached the door, Randy called out suddenly, "Daddy!"
"Yes?" asked Zayn after he paused and turned to the kid.
"They say that you are in a relationship with Ms. Selena. Is that true?" Randy blurted while staring intently at him.
"No, " answered Zayn. Although he didn't elaborate further, he was firm when he added simply, "I only love your mommy."
"I'm glad to hear that, " said Randy while sighing a breath of relief. "You'll be really happy if Mommy comes back, won't you?"
"Of course, " replied Zayn without hesitation. A mesmerizing grin crept up on his lips, and his eyes shone with hope when he added, "Your mommy will come back to us soon…"
"Yes, she will, " said Randy firmly. "And our family will be reunited soon."
Zayn sensed that something was amiss. Randy seemed strangely confident and firm when he said those words… Did he discover something?
"Daddy, you should hurry up, " reminded Randy. "Mr. Benard and Mr. Brandy are waiting for you."
"Yeah, alright, " said Zayn. He crouched down and hugged the kid before leaving.
Randy watched Zayn's leaving figure as the latter walked away. Daddy, I will definitely find Mommy and bring her back…
"Randy, I'm going to go pick Josh and Venus up from school now. Would you like to come along?" asked Jombo, who was wheeled into the room by Thompson.
"Nah, I should prepare for my science class later."
Randy checked his watch. It's already past two in the afternoon.
"Alright, " said Jombo, who didn't think much of it. He simply advised, "Then be good and stay at home, okay? We will be back soon."
"Got it. Don't worry, " replied Randy obediently. "Let me walk you downstairs."
"Okay. Thank you, Randy."
Jombo was delighted about it. Over the past few days, Randy had been much nicer to him, and it seemed that the gap between the two of them was bridged. It's as if we've gone back to the good old days…
Jombo prayed that the harmony would last forever.
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