"I heard Valentin say that you have something very important to deal with, Mommy, so you can't see me. I won't bother you, but if you want to see me, you can come find me, okay?" Khalil looked at Sean and spoke obediently to reassure Rose.
Sure enough, Rose breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this. Before understanding the situation fully, she didn't want Elliot and the others to know about Khalil.
"Okay, you will stay with Valentin for now. I will come get you in a little while." Rose smiled and touched her child's hair gently and indulgently.
Rose took out all the clothes she had bought and tried them on the three children. Sean and Leah were always by her side, so they knew everything that was going on. But when she saw that Khalil's clothes were obviously a bit small for him, Rose felt a sourness in her heart.
"Khalil, I'm sorry for leaving you alone overseas like this. You must have been lonely during this time? It's my fault; it won't happen again." With tears in her eyes, Rose hugged her eldest son tightly.
Khalil affectionately rubbed his face against hers as he comforted her. Only in front of Rose would he show his age-appropriate innocence and cuteness.
Rose stayed for dinner and lingered for quite some time afterwards too. She had planned to find an excuse not to go back yet when Elliot called her on the phone.
"What are you still talking about? Come out." His voice was slightly hoarse but forceful which made Rose feel momentarily unhappy before he continued speaking, "I've been waiting outside for a while now; it's getting late already. Let's go home - hmm? I haven't eaten dinner yet."
Only then did Rose glance at the time - it was already 8 o'clock at night; it was completely dark outside, and she had been staying in the brightly lit villa so she didn't notice it.
"Khalil, I have to go now, okay? If there's anything, just call me or tell Valentin alright?" She stroked his hair feeling reluctant as they'd only just reunited not long ago but would soon be separated again.
"Mm-hmm, Mommy, I'll behave myself. Don't worry about me. You should take care of your business." Khalil nodded understandingly, having noticed earlier when his mother received that phone call from Elliot, but didn't intend on seeing them off himself instead watching as Rose walked towards the door before stopping abruptly.
Until Rose got on the car with Sean and Leah, and someone inside said something before the car quickly drove away, Khalil slowly withdrew his gaze. The gentle smile on his face gradually disappeared, and his lips pressed into a straight line.
Valentin couldn't help but notice Khalil's expression and how he controlled it. He thought to himself that Rose's three children were all two-faced. Who would have thought that these three little ones had completely different behaviors in front of Rose compared to others? And their intelligence was beyond normal...
"Khalil, if you need anything, just let me know. I'll do my best to help," Valentin said as he tried to comfort the little boy who looked downcast. He wanted to pat him on the head but Khalil dodged it skillfully.
Khalil regained his cold and indifferent demeanor in front of outsiders after giving Valentin a cold glance. "Is my room ready?" he asked as he walked towards upstairs.
"I've got everything ready. The first room on the left upstairs has all brand-new bedding and sheets. I don't know how long you'll be staying, so I've stocked up on all the necessities. If you need anything else, just let me know, and I'll go get it right away," Valentin said, cautious not to treat him the way Rose did and feeling a bit apprehensive inside.
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