Of course, he knew that Zoe was prepared to move back anytime, so she did not want to pack too many things which would be troublesome for her.
After they were all done packing, Jay called for a van for the luggage before leaving with Zoe and the rest.
Quinn knew how to take a hint.
It was now their 'family' time and she should not be interrupting them, so she made up an excuse and left.
The 'family' sat in a sedan, and things were not as awkward as expected in the car.
Yelena was bright and lively as she chattered non-stop. The car was filled with her voice and Zoe even found it slightly noisy.
They soon arrived at Jay's single-story bungalow.
Yelena was so excited as she walked into it. "Daddy, your house is huge and I love it! Wow, the glass windows are so huge, I can see so far away. Daddy, I love your house. Can I come here frequently?"
"You'll stay here from now on, Yelena." Jay caressed her head dotingly.
"Really?"
"Not really." Zoe doused a bucket of cold water on Yelena. "We'll return home after a while."
"Mommy's so terrible." Yelena scrunched her nose up.
Jay caressed Yelena's head and said, "Daddy's going to help Mommy pack her luggage. Stay here and be good. Don't trip and fall."
"Okay."
Jay stood up and said to Zoe. "Go and see which room you like? You can choose any room, even mine…"
"What are you thinking?" Zoe looked straight at him.
"I mean, if you like my room, I can move out and make way for you. I can stay in another room," Jay hurriedly explained himself.
"There's no need for that. I can stay in any room, since we're not staying here for long anyway."
Jay did not say anything further, and he brought Zoe and Clara to check out the guest rooms.
There were a total of five rooms, which was definitely sufficient even if Yelena had a room to herself.
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