"If you guys don't want him to come over, that's totally cool. I'll give him a ring in a bit and tell him to save the trip," Violette quickly added.
The kids' reactions suggested that they didn't seem too thrilled about his visit.
"He's coming over to help?" Rita suddenly caught on, shouting with excitement, "Well, bring him on. Let him do all the housework until he drops."
Violette knew her daughter was just messing around, and she didn't mean what she said. The last time Elijah fainted at their doorstep, Rita cried inconsolably out of worry.
"What would you guys like to eat? Think about it and let me know, I'll have him cook it tomorrow," said Violette softly.
Rita was a total foodie, she immediately started thinking about what she wanted to eat tomorrow.
Ian, on the other hand, frowned, "Mom, are you trying to get back together with him?"
"No," Violette explained patiently, "He wants to make up for his past mistakes. It's the first time he's admitted to me that he was wrong."
They had argued countless times before. She had been scared, but she never backed down. Because what was wrong was wrong, and no matter how much she loved him, it couldn't erase his mistakes.
Hearing his mother's words, Ian's lips tightened and he said nothing. He couldn't forgive Elijah, but he didn't want to argue with his mom either.
...
The next day.
At 7:30 AM.
Violette got up to use the bathroom, and while she was at it, she walked to the window, opened the curtains for some fresh air, and saw a black luxury car parked outside the gate. She thought her eyes were playing tricks on her. She rubbed her eyes and looked again.
It was Elijah's car. His familiar figure was standing by the trunk, directing his bodyguards to take out the bags inside.
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