"Yeah." Zayn nodded.
"Wow, that's great!" Josh was overjoyed. "Does this mean that you've reconciled?"
"We need more time…" Turning around, Zayn glanced at Carla. "Mommy's still angry at me, so I must impress her."
"Haha! Do your best!" Josh clenched his fist and pumped it into the air. "I won't disturb you anymore. I'll wait for you downstairs!"
"Go on." Zayn stroked his head and closed the bedroom door.
"What nonsense are you telling Josh?"
Carla walked out of the partition after changing her clothes.
When Zayn turned to look at her, he saw that she was wearing a Whyte dress. Her hair draped over her shoulders, while her face was without any makeup. She looked like her past self—much more gentle and affectionate.
"I look so weak and vulnerable wearing these clothes, " remarked Carla mockingly. "Precisely so, all of you keep bullying me."
"No one bullies you." Frowning, Zayn stared at her. "Sometimes, it's just fate playing a prank on you."
"Fate is only an excuse used by failures."
Carla could not be bothered to talk to him.
"Where are you going?" Zayn immediately pulled her back.
"I'm leaving! Am I going to stay here and let all of you harm me?" She glared at him coldly. "When I find Dr. Feroma, I'll bring the three kids back to me. Then, I'll settle my score with the Giblo family!"
With that, Carla flung his hand away and left.
"Wait!" Zayn quickly stopped her. "I have something to tell you."
"There's nothing for us to talk about."
Just when Carla opened the door and was about to leave, she froze.
Randy was standing outside with a hand raised, about to knock on the door. However, it was obvious that he had overheard their argument. His hand was frozen mid-air, while a crestfallen expression crossed his face.
"Randy…" Carla squatted down and said softly, "I'm leaving. After I find the doctor, I'll pick all of you up."
"Okay." Randy nodded. Although the disappointment in his eyes could not be concealed, he squeezed out a smile. Pretending to be strong, he promised, "I'll protect Josh and Venus. Don't worry, Mommy!"
Carla hugged him, feeling extremely reluctant to leave him.
No matter what her relationship with Zayn was, she felt like she owed her children a lot. Now that she thought about it, she should not have let Zayn meet the children. She and Mrs. Borah could have raised the children themselves. Although they were poor, life was peaceful and happy.
The minute they get acquainted with this rich family, everything changed. After she came back to the Giblo family, all those grudges and hatred arose…
She could not even control her own fate anymore.
"Leave after eating breakfast."
Seeing how resolute Carla was, Zayn knew that he would not be able to retain her no matter what. Hence, he said, "Josh and Venus are still waiting for us downstairs…"
"Mommy!"
A wake and hoarse voice sounded.
When Carla turned around, she saw Freda pushing Venus, who was sitting in a wheelchair, out of the bedroom. Venus was hugging a stuffed alpaca, while a blanket was draped over her body. Meanwhile, Little Dori perched on her shoulder obediently.
After being sick for a long time, Venus had lost a lot of weight. Her initially chubby cheeks were now completely pale, while her bright eyes had become sunken and dull.
It broke Carla's heart when she looked at her.
"Why did you come out, Venus?" Carla rushed over to hug Venus. "Why aren't you resting in your room?"
"I've not left my room for some time. Since the weather's so good today, I'd like to come out and take a breather." Venus's voice was hoarse and she struggled to speak. "Mommy, let's eat breakfast in the garden."
"Ms. Wigston, breakfast is ready!" announced Mrs. Bolistin as she walked up the stairs. "It's the pastries that you and the kids like to eat!"
"Thank you, Mrs. Bolistin. I…"
"Grandpa went out for a stroll and Selena's having breakfast with her father indoors." Zayn could read her mind. "It's just the six of us this morning."
"Fine." Carla glanced at him. For some reason, she thought that he was intentionally planning something…
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