Zayn held Randy's hand as they walked out of the ward. Benard and Naya were holding Josh and Venus respectively as they got into the car.
Randy hadn't slept the entire night, so he was understandably dizzy and was swaying a little as he walked.
Zayn bent down to pick the boy up, but Randy rejected that offer and claimed, "I'm a big boy now. I don't need you to carry me, Daddy."
"It doesn't matter how old you are because you will always be my son, " replied Zayn before he picked the kid up anyway and forged ahead. He then added, "You're only six, and you don't need to be so mature, okay?"
"I know…"
Randy's voice was a little thick with tears. Both Josh and Venus cried after the incident that day, but Randy never shed a tear. He had been faking his strength the entire time, but he couldn't hold it in any longer with his daddy right in front of him.
The truth was that Randy had put on a great act in front of his dad as well, but Zayn could always see through Randy and provide the kid with the protection and understanding he needed.
"Lay on daddy's shoulder and take a nap, " cooed Zayn as he stroked Randy's back gently. The former promised, "I am here, so you don't need to worry about anything at all. I will keep you safe even if it rains lava."
Randy wrapped his arms around Zayn's neck and rested obediently on the adult's shoulder. Tears slowly rolled down the child's cheeks, but he didn't want anyone to see his tears, so he quickly wiped them off with his tiny hands.
"This is not your fault, " said Zayn softly, "You don't need to feel guilty about it."
"Okay, " murmured Randy softly.
"Sleep well, " cooed Zayn as he gently stroked the kid's back.
Randy felt safe with his daddy there, so his exhaustion finally got to him. He slowly but surely fell asleep.
Zayn hugged Randy and got into the Rolls-Royce. Josh and Venus woke up when they were set down in the car. Both kids started sobbing a little.
Zayn quickly picked them up and stroke their backs to coo them to bed.
All three kids slept in Zayn's arms.
Zayn instantly felt calmer as he watched them sleep.
With them by his side, Zayn had the courage to face even the apocalypse!
The car slowly traveled to Rokan Hill. Benard lowered his voice and reported, "Ms. Benday is video- calling me, Mr. Giblo. I think she's looking for you."
Zayn's phone had automatically turned off because the battery was dead. That was why Selena was calling Benard instead.
She had never been involved in any financial matters within her family. The fact that she was looking for him meant that the Bendays were truly in trouble.
Regardless of the situation, Zayn owed Selena a favor, so while he was okay with ignoring everyone else, he couldn't ignore her call for help.
After coming to that conclusion, Zayn instructed, "Reply to her message and tell her to meet me tomorrow evening at six. I'll be in the restaurant in Storm Hotel."
"Understood, " replied Benard calmly.
Zayn took all three kids home and put them to bed before he had Naya stay back to babysit them. After settling everything, he rushed to Serene Hospital with Benard by his side.
As they were heading over, Benard suddenly called out, "The lights in Northridge are on!"
Zayn rolled down the window to check. As pointed out, the lights in the Northridge villa were on…
Carla is back!
"Brandy is calling, " informed Benard quickly as he turned on the speakerphone.
"Mr. Giblo, it is as you suspected. Roland was released, and Diane went to see him. The two of them have already met up, " reported Brandy.
"Got it, " replied Zayn calmly, "Ignore the matter for now. Go to the hospital and keep my grandpa safe."
"Understood."
After hanging up, Zayn instructed, "Call Bugara and the others. Tell them to protect the kids at all costs. Do not let any stranger get close to the kids."
"Understood, " said Benard. Naturally, he understood what Zayn was worried about. He doesn't want to risk the Lierger family taking the kids away.
Zayn stared out the window. His gaze shone with complicated emotion.
He knew that Carla would learn of the truth soon, but he didn't know how she would deal with the matter. All he wished was that the matter wouldn't affect the kids.
They're innocent…
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