"Alright, Chirpy, back to your cage for a bit of a rest, and we'll play later," Nina said with a gentle voice.
The little parrot seemed a bit reluctant but obediently hopped into its cage.
Kane moved Chirpy's cage to the windowsill and then, under the pretense of needing the bathroom, dashed out of the room.
When he returned, he saw Aurelia had driven herself home, her car sandwiched between the bodyguards' vehicles for protection.
Kane was out in the yard when he saw the cars pull in. He sprinted towards them, eager to hop in, but a large hand grabbed him firmly. "They're getting out, why you hopping in?"
Kane broke into a sweat. How did Dad catch up so fast?
"I'm, uh, going to welcome mom and Kane back," he stammered.
Aurelia paled. How did Leopold get back so soon? She thought he wouldn't be home until midnight. No chance of the kids swapping back in the car now.
William climbed out of the car.
"Dad, mom's beat from the day, feeling a bit under the weather. Better help her inside to rest up."
Hearing this, Leopold let go of Kane and wrapped his arm around Aurelia.
"You should stay home more, take it easy," he chided gently.
Aurelia clutched her forehead, feigning discomfort. "It's nothing, just a bit dizzy. Help me to the room, please."
Leopold, with his wife in arm, headed inside. William and Kane exchanged a knowing glance. They needed to hurry to their rooms to switch.
But just as Leopold took a few steps, he spun around, "Kane, come with me."
William felt his plans scattering in the wind. "Why?"
"We're going to take care of your mother together."
William was the picture of confusion. "Dad, you can take care of her. I really need the bathroom."
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