After Kiki and Zachary were done paying their respects to Viola, they returned home with Yvette. Since Jeremiah’s car was big, there was still a lot of space after they got inside.
Kiki had ridden her fair share of luxurious cars before, especially recently with Zachary. However, it was her first time seeing a car full of medical equipment and a doctor. It felt as if they could receive treatment right away if something happened. After Jeremiah took them to Yvette’s home and said goodbye to Yvette, he told the driver to drive home.
Kiki stood next to Yvette and asked, “Where’s Xavier?”
“I told him to come back with Noah first.”
“I see.” Kiki saw how part of Yvette’s clothes were drenched and couldn’t help sighing. “How could he leave like that without staying with you or handing you an umbrella?”
As her best friend, Kiki hoped she could find someone who could treat her right.
“I just wanted to have some time to myself. Let’s go inside. It’s cold out here, so you and Zac should avoid catching a cold.”
“Yeah, alright.”
Then, Kiki took Zachary as she followed Yvette into the house.
It felt really warm inside. Xavier and Noah had already prepared a feast full of Yvette’s favorite food with Grace. Noah was surprised when he saw Kiki and Zachary. “Kiki? Zac? Why are you here?”
“We were late. We’re not disturbing you having your meal, right?” It felt livelier in the house with Kiki there.
“Of course not.”
Kiki helped in the kitchen with the two boys.
Yvette had no appetite at all when she looked at the empty bedroom. Xavier approached her and asked, “Are you alright?” He wasn’t as good as Jeremiah when it came to comforting others. “Yeah.” She nodded. “You guys must be hungry now. You should eat first. I’m not hungry yet.”
“Even so, you still have to eat something.” Ever since Viola had passed away, Yvette hadn’t eaten anything at all. Xavier was worried about her well-being. “But-“
“No buts.” He interrupted her, “Don’t forget that you’re still pregnant.”
Yvette suddenly had a realization and placed her hand on her belly. She had almost forgotten that she was pregnant.
“Sure. I’ll eat.”
While they were eating, Yvette forced herself to take a few bites.
Since Archibald and Michael thought Zachary was their descendant, Kiki and Zachary couldn’t stay the night there. Yvette was also worried that she might affect Zachary with how upset she felt, so she watched them as they left.
After they left, it felt like the house was emptier. Yvette didn’t dare to look at Viola’s bedroom at all. It felt as if Viola would still be there if she didn’t check.
That night, Xavier sat next to her after Noah slept. “Let’s return to Tirion tomorrow.”
When Yvette heard that, she looked at him in confusion.
“The medical equipment in Tirion is way better than the ones in Sangine County. It’ll be easier for Noah to receive treatment as well,” he lied.
He was worried she would never be
able to walk out of the sadness if
she continued staying there. She had come back here for Viola in the first place, wanting to celebrate Christmas with her. Now that Viola was gone, there was no
her to stay there anymo Cason for
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However, she didn’t want to return with Xavier, either. “I don’t want to return to Tirion, Xavier. I want to go overseas.”
If Xavier still hadn’t regained his
memories, he wouldn’t have
understood what she meant by that. However he remembered everything at that moment. He knew she wanted to go abroad because she didn’t want to be with him.
anymore.
He smiled self-mockingly and tightened his grip on her hand. “What’s wrong? Do you want to get a divorce again? Or are you abandoning me once more?”