Carla fell into silence. Still, she was not too optimistic about it. One of the reasons being Jombo's unfriendly attitude toward her, while the other reason was what Ladona told her earlier that day.
It felt like Ladona was hinting at something. Inexplicably, she had a bad feeling about it. Is he trying to tell me that there is still toxic residual in my blood?
"What's wrong?" asked Zayn. "You look bothered."
"Nothing. I couldn't be happier right now." She leaned against his shoulder. "Perhaps it's normal for every woman to be anxious before their wedding."
"You silly girl." Zayn caressed her hair. "Put your mind at ease and leave everything to me. You are going to be the happiest bride ever."
"Mm." She nodded smilingly.
"You must be tired now, and you should sleep early tonight. Tomorrow is going to be a long day as we need to take our wedding photos at the seaside."
"Aright then." Carla wrapped the coat tighter around her. "I'll go to bed now while you stay with the kids. Come join me later."
"Alright."
Zayn gestured to the maid to help Carla into the house.
His smile gradually disappeared as her figure vanished from sight. He then beckoned Brandy over and asked, "How's Dr. Feroma?"
"He's still unconscious, " Brandy replied. "Naya has invited a group of specialists from overseas to treat Dr. Feroma. His vital signs are stable, yet there is no sign of him waking up."
Zayn furrowed his brows. After a while, he asked, "Have you found that crazy woman?"
"Not yet." Brandy lowered his head, embarrassed with his incompetency. "It seems like she is deliberately hiding from us. We can't find her anywhere."
"Use all resources to search for her. I don't believe she can hide forever."
Zayn felt fury rose within him when he recalled what Solara had done.
"Yes, Mr. Giblo." Brandy nodded.
Zayn then dismissed him.
He was in an agitated state. He knew well that although Carla seemed to look fine, her life was at risk. The toxins in her body were like a ticking bomb that could explode anytime.
It was a race against time. He had invited a top-notch medical team to treat Dr. Feroma, and at the same time, he had ordered his men to track Solara down. He was still clinging to the hope that Solara had an antidote.
He would find the cure for Carla at all costs.
In fact, he did all this without Carla's knowledge so that she wouldn't feel burdened.
He hoped she could be a carefree and happy bride.
"Daddy! Watch out!"
All of a sudden, a basketball came flying in his direction. Zayn reacted swiftly in catching the ball and tossed it back to the kids.
"Thank you, daddy."
The kids continued with their basketball game. Although both Randy and Venus lacked in stature and were a little clumsy, they greatly enjoyed themselves.
As for Josh, that boy was gifted with athleticism. He was a fast learner when it came to sports.
Venus, on the other hand, preferred arts. The little girl had mastered singing, dancing, drawing, and piano at a young age. Nevertheless, she was not good at studying, just like her mother.
The sight of his kids playing happily in the garden dispelled Zayn's gloominess. He was never afraid of challenges, and he always believed there was no problem unsolvable.
Soon, the clouds blotted out the sunlight; it was about to rain.
Both Mrs. Bolistin and Mrs. Borah were worried that the kids might get wet, so they urged them to come into the house.
Yet, Zayn halted them. "Let the kids play. The Giblos are strong and tough. They are not afraid of the rain."
"Daddy is right!" Josh cheered as he continued with the ball game.
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