"Got it!" Zayn crouched down and gave Venus a warm hug. "Alright. Time for breakfast!"
"Mmm-hmm!" Venus planted a kiss on his cheek and went downstairs.
After Venus left, Josh came over to him and inquired softly, "Daddy, did you go on a date with another woman?"
"Shh!" Zayn hurriedly covered Josh's mouth and whipped his head around to see if Venus overheard them. This was a sensitive matter. He could talk to his son about this, but it would be a bad idea to inform his daughter.
After Venus's figure disappeared from sight, Zayn moved his hands away and he tapped at Josh's head gently. "You cheeky rascal. What was that?" he demanded.
"Was I wrong?" Josh let out an evil giggle. "For the past few days, you're acting differently. Your eyes are sparkling with delight. Sometimes, you'll laugh without reason. Also, you've been home for the past two years. Now, you're staying out. That means you're dating another woman!"
"You're just a young boy, what do you know?" Zayn ruffled his hair.
"Hey, don't mess up my hair!" Josh shoved him away unhappily. "Isn't dating another woman normal? Why are you being secretive?"
"I…" Zayn trailed off when he saw the blazing fury in Randy's eyes.
"Randy, Josh! Come down and eat your breakfast!" Just then, Jombo hollered from downstairs.
"Coming!" Josh yelled in reply. "Daddy, I'm gonna head down first!"
"Go on." Zayn patted his butt and watched as he toddled away. He tried to take Randy's hand, but the latter avoided his touch and strode down the stairs without a word.
Noticing his mood, Zayn furrowed his eyebrows.
Randy is more matured than Josh and Venus. He has been waiting for his mommy to come home, so he probably wants me to do the same.
He doesn't want anyone to replace his mommy.
Zayn wanted to tell him that he was dating their mommy, but this wasn't the right time.
Forget it. For now, I'll deal with the pressing matter.
He was taking a shower when someone knocked on the door hastily. It was Benard. "Mr. Giblo! Mr. Giblo!" he yelled anxiously.
Knowing it was something urgent, Zayn immediately wrapped himself in a towel and walked out with bubbles still visible on his head. "What is it?"
Benard rushed in and reported, "Ms. Lierger is here!"
"What?" Zayn was stupefied. Swiftly, he regained his composure and ordered, "Stop them. Don't let Grandpa and the kids see them. I'll change my clothes and head downstairs."
"Yes!" Benard left promptly.
Zayn cleaned himself quickly and rushed down the stairs. Before he could reach them, he heard the eagle screeching and the kids screaming in terror.
At once, he closed his eyes in disbelief. Damn you, woman. Are you seriously scaring your kids with that eagle? Looks like you really have amnesia, huh?
Downstairs, Randy's brows were knitted together. He was terrified but put up a calm front.
Both Josh and Ollie buried themselves into Jombo's arms in fear.
Jombo gathered them in his arms and demanded furiously, "What is going on?"
"Mr. Giblo, they are from Northridge, here to offer an apology in person, " one bodyguard came and informed Jombo.
"How outrageous!" Jombo huffed angrily. "They brought that eagle along to apologize to us? This is obviously a provocation."
"Yes!" the bodyguard replied and lowered his gaze nervously.
"Kill that eagle!" Jombo slammed on the table and commanded.
"Well…" The bodyguard hesitated. Benard and Brandy were stopping them from doing anything, so it was obvious that Zayn didn't want them to get involved in this matter.
However, Jombo was giving them contradicting orders. It was tough for them to be sandwiched between both employers.
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