Although he was half an hour late, Robbie still managed to meet up with Henry and the others at Fairytale Land.
When Jamie and Ellie saw him, they greeted him from a distance. “Robbie, are you okay?”
“Of course I'm okay,” replied Robbie calmly. “What do you mean?”
“I heard Mr. Spencer say that you had diarrhea. Maybe the food didn't agree with you.”
Jamie's response was quick, and he even found a way to make up a more believable excuse.
“Did you eat too much ice cream?” asked Ellie, maintaining the charade. “The mini-bar in your room has too much of it. You should be more careful next time!”
“Got it.” Robbie rubbed his belly gingerly. “My tummy still feels off. However, I was delayed because Fifi flew out of the car and I had to go look for it.”
“So you went to find Fifi?”
Henry sighed inwardly as he heard this. He knew that Robbie was intellectually more capable than Jamie or Ellie. Robbie had an IQ that resembled that of an adult.
You said it was diarrhea the last time and you slipped away. Using the same excuse twice? I've got my doubts.
But since Robbie explained that the delay was caused by Fifi's attempted escape, it sounded much more credible.
Fifi had been raised by the three children and was a little spoiled. He often flew around the home, uncaged. However, it was not unlikely that Fifi flew out of the car. After all, if the windows are not closed properly; accidents can happen.
Kyle nodded enthusiastically. “Mr. Robinson was indeed looking for his pet. It gave me such a fright!”
“That settles it then.” Henry nodded and looked at Robbie. “Are you hungry? Let's eat.”
“I need to use the bathroom first.” Robbie raised his dirty hands at Henry. “Need to wash them.”
“I'll go with you,” said Jamie hurriedly.
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