Molly sidled up to her sister, with her hand covering her mouth, and whispered, “This was your idea, wasn’t it?”
Mia lowered her head, continuing to sip her hot milk, equally quietly replying, “Just tell me if these two are a good match.”
Molly glanced at Leo, and then at the innocent-looking Anya. “Naomi, I think you have a point.”
Mia chuckled under her breath.
At the opportune moment, Molly began recounting a gruesome story Chad had once told her, “Chad once told me about a girl who lived alone. She was targeted by a criminal, who stalked her daily, and finally attacked in her home. She was brutally murdered and her body was chopped into pieces and stored in a refrigerator.”
Anya was horrified, “Aunt, I’ll hire someone.”
Molly continued her vivid narration, “Chad also told me about a case where a maid and her family conspired to commit a crime...”
Andre put down his phone, looking at his “mastermind” wife. She and Naomi had stepped away for a moment, but upon returning, Naomi’s attitude had completely changed. Molly had only been close to her for a few seconds, but already stories of various murders were pouring from her mouth.
“Mia, what’s your opinion?” Andre’s eyes showed no emotion. He purposely asked his wife who was hiding behind him.
Mia was called out by her husband. “Ah? I definitely follow my husband’s lead.” Upon finishing, she flashed her husband a sweet smile.
Hansen also figured out what was going on. He pondered for a while, if Anya’s family would be a good match for his grandson. Would Anya’s horoscope align with his grandson’s?
The old superstitious man was conflicted. In the end, he spoke, “I think Naomi has a point.”
Andre looked at Anya, who was now thoroughly scared by Molly’s stories - dismemberment, kidnapping, murder, basement imprisonment, human organ trafficking.
He said to Anya, “I’ll phone your parents and discuss this. If they agree, I’ll take you to the hotel to collect your luggage later.”
“No need, Andre can stay home with Mia. Leo’s free anyway. Didn’t you just give him a car? Let him take Anya to get her things.”
Leo emphasized the word “mom”, “.... Mom, you really are good to me!”
Andre took his phone to communicate with Anya’s family. Mr. Calder was Andre’s top fan, so he never questioned his “idol”.
“Sure, if Anya stays with the Cedillo family, it won’t be a problem. It’s just a bit of a hassle for you.”
Mrs. Calder objected slightly, “It’s four years. It’s inconvenient for our daughter to stay at their home for four years. The Cedillo family is about to welcome a new life. Anya would be in the way. If you’re worried about Anya’s safety, I can go along with a maid to accompany her.”
Mr. Calder retorted, “You’re a woman. What do you know? If you go with our daughter and encounter danger, both of you will be unsafe.”
Andre heard the voices on the other side. He said to his “fanatic fan” Mr. Calder, “Mr. Calder, you discuss with your wife again, and let me know when you make a decision.”
“Alright.”
He hung up the phone, and everyone was waiting for Andre’s decision.
Andre glanced at his wife, and Mia quickly avoided his gaze. “Mr. Calder and Mrs. Calder are discussing.”
Not long after, Anya received a call from her parents. She got up and went to the side to answer, “Hello.”
In the evening, Mr. Calder gave Andre his answer, “Andre, if Anya stays with the Cedillo family, it would really be a hassle for you. Let her stay with the Cedillo family for a while to familiarize herself with Havenbrook. Once she’s familiar with it, I’ll send her maid over, and she can live there.”
Andre replied, “No trouble at all. We’re already taking care of three children. Having one more Anya won’t make a difference.”
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