Chapter 944

However, no matter what I said or how I shooed them away, those two pretended not to hear me and continued to follow me. Even Dad, who came to pick us up, donned a cryptic expression. He took my luggage and put it in the trunk.

Then, he shoved me into the front passenger seat, gave Colin the car keys, and slid to the back seat to nap. I was befuddled. Did Dad not sleep for the past few days? Was he so tired that he would rather sleep than greet the daughter whom he had not seen for months?

I arrived home with plenty of questions, only to notice that everything was as mysterious as ever. It was puzzling. As soon as I entered the house, a wave of mouthwatering scent assaulted my nose. Mom, who was busy cooking in the kitchen, heard me and came out to receive me with a smile.

Behind her was Aunt Melinda, who was smiling at me too. Uncle Austin was sitting by the balcony with his chessboard. When he saw us, he stood up and greeted us jubilantly. Inside the house, we all gathered togethe