Thaud fastened his seatbelt, looked ahead, and asked indifferently, "What silly things did she do again?"
"She isn't the person who has done something this time; it's your father. He actually gave her money to start a business, and she's now leading a good life abroad, and is even working with Menice," Cecil said in a smooth tone without any strong emotions, as if she was telling a story.
He didn't think much after hearing it. He leaned back against the seat and closed his eyes to take a short nap.
Then, they went straight back to the Hayes family's mansion.
Lenold had rejoined the army, so only Cecil's parents were at home. Their grandfather was attending a veterans' gathering as well.
"Dad, Mom, I'm back," Thaud shouted as he walked in.
Their parents looked over at his handsome face, and smiles appeared on their faces.
"You're finally back! Come here, we've been waiting for you two to serve the dishes. Thaud, I've prepared your favorite dishes today," Winifred sized him up. It had been more than a year since she last saw him. She didn't know what kind of case was taking him such a long time to settle.
He didn't mind at all. He put his arm around his mother's shoulder and said, "I'm hungry, let's eat now."
"Just a minute. Diana will be back any time now," Jaseh said in a deep voice.
Cecil's eyes sparkled a little when she heard that Diana was coming back, but she remained calm.
However, Thaud suddenly let out a sneer, "Dad, who is more important? Your own son, or your adopted daughter?"
"Thaud, what are you talking about? She's your sister," Jaseh rebuked him.
"My sister? I believe we all know if she's my sister or not. She can never become a member of the Hayes family just because she had plastic surgery. Our family doesn't have a person like her," Thaud had always been frank with his words, and he never cared about others' feelings.
Although Jaseh was used to it, he was still a little unhappy.
When Cecil noticed the look on her father's face, she felt even more displeased. She got up and went straight to the dining table. "Let's eat first. She can have the leftovers when she comes back.
What if she returns home late at night? Are we supposed to wait for her the whole time?"
Thaud walked over too.
On the other hand, Jaseh and Winifred exchanged looks. They could sense that the two children were dissatisfied with Diana.
Thaud ordered the servants to serve the dishes. He had spent a whole night in the plane, and was really tired.
He wanted to have some food before taking a good rest.
As Cecil was eating the food in big mouthfuls, Jaseh walked over to them and asked, "Did you guys have a fight with Diana?"
"Dad, I don't wish to talk about things like this when I'm eating. If you don't want to eat yet, just keep quiet," Cecil didn't want to hear nor say a single thing about Diana.
Upon hearing that, Jaseh wanted to continue asking, but Winifred stopped him. Cecil had always treated Diana well. Judging from her attitude, something must've happened between them. Hence, it was better for the two sisters to solve it by themselves.
After the meal, Cecil and Thaud went to rest.
At the same time, Everleigh and Christopher had already arrived at the Meyer family's home.
Alastair and Adrienne were there too. Adrienne was making Ysabelle and Felicia very happy.
Ysabelle had bought the two children some gifts. Alastair liked the item with panda patterns very much.
"Aunt Ysablle, Aunt Felicia, thank you for the present. I like it very much," Adrienne stood in front of them and bobbed a curtsy to them.
It looked hilarious, and everyone in the room burst out in laughter. The whole atmosphere was very harmonious.
Everleigh and Christopher were in the kitchen. When she saw the heartwarming scene, she felt even more guilty. She didn't know how she should explain to the children if they were to leave the family.
"Don't worry too much. Ysabelle is just back for a project, and she'll be leaving soon," Christopher comforted her.
"That's not what I meant..." She responded weakly.
He understood her worries, but he couldn't explain everything to her. It was better for them to talk about it another time.
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