The clever Vivian had found out about it. When there was no one around, she sneakily asked Sasha, “Mommy, did you really have a headache?”
Sasha was a little awkward when she heard that question being posed.
Nevertheless, she admitted, “No, but I’m acting like I do to stay with you guys.”
Hearing that, Vivian’s eyes brightened up.
“I’ll go tell Ian and Matt about this. We will inform you when Daddy comes back.”
With that, she scampered out of the room to find her brothers.
For the entire day, Wendy noticed that the kids were acting weird.
When they were playing, Ian would go and take a peek at the door. As for Matteo, the boy would suddenly grab his tablet and secretively tap on it, acting as though he was on some sort of secret mission.
Vivian, on the other hand, was acting even funnier. The little girl had started tiptoeing in the house. There was even a time when she shushed Wendy when the latter called out to her.
“Ms. Dolivo, don’t talk, or Daddy might come back if he hears us.”
Wendy was left scratching her head. What does she mean? Doesn’t she want her Daddy to come back?
Nonetheless, she didn’t think much about it and soon went back to her chores.
In the afternoon, Sebastian came back as expected.
Since he had moved in because of Matteo’s illness, he would come home in the afternoon to check on the boy and spend time with the kids.
At that time, he was the only one who could keep them company.
As soon as he arrived home, he noticed the kids were all in the living room. He was surprised, for it was rare to see them gathering around.
“What’s going on? Why are you guys all here?”
Vivian trotted toward him. “We’re waiting to have lunch with you. Daddy, have you eaten?” she asked while looking up at him.
Instantly, Sebastian’s heart melted at his daughter’s adorableness.
He picked her up and pecked her on the cheek. “Not yet. I’m actually back to have lunch with you.”
“Daddy, I’ll help serve the spaghetti for you.” Matteo then ran into the kitchen.
As for the cool and collected Ian, he said nothing as he went into the kitchen to get the cutleries.
Later, Sebastian noticed that the boy was back with only a fork in his hand. What are they up to?
Meanwhile, Sasha felt on edge as she lay on the bed upstairs.
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