Caroline blushed and thought, 'What was I thinking?'"I'm going with my brother. He's waiting in the car," Caroline informed.Evan remained silent but reached for his phone to make a call.He said, "Follow Caroline's car. I'm going with them."After hanging up, he asked Caroline, "You don't mind me tagging along, right?"Caroline looked at him in shock. He was demanding to come along even though he had a car, and he hadn't sought her approval. Could she still reject him now?They all got into the car, and Evan was visibly surprised to see the three children.Caroline explained, "It's lucky we took the MPV today. Otherwise, you wouldn't have a place to sit. I brought the children so they could visit my parents."She turned to Neil and said, "Neil, he wants to join because he's Axel's father, after all."Neil didn't say much after hearing Caroline's remark.Liora clung to Evan while he played with her. Neil whispered to Caroline, "I didn't expect him to be so patient with chi
After cleaning the tombstones, Neil held Caroline's hand as they placed bouquets of flowers. Neil said, "Mom, Dad, I brought Carol to visit you. I've found her, so you can be at peace now."Caroline felt a connection as she looked at the photos on the tombstones but didn't know what to say. In the end, she softly muttered, "Mom, Dad."Neil smiled at Caroline. "Don't be too tense. I'm sure our parents are thrilled to see you."Caroline didn't know what to say, so she glanced at her children. She waved at Axel and Tyler, then looked at Liora, who was hiding in Evan's arms.She was surprised. "Lia?"Liora's head moved, but she had no intention of showing her face.Evan looked at Caroline. "She's cold."Suddenly, Benjamin's words came to her mind, but she quickly dismissed the strange thought.She took Tyler and Axel's hands and led them to the tombstones.Neil said, "Mom, Dad, these are Carol's children…"Just as his voice faded, a strong wind began to blow, leaves rustled, an
"Don't you find your remark contradicting?" Caroline asked.Evan replied, "I don't think so!"Caroline couldn't help but retort, "If you don't believe in baseless superstitions, why do you care about his gift to Lia?"Evan explained, "I'm concerned that the item might not be clean."Caroline asked, "Could it be contaminated? He doesn't strike me as a careless person!"Axel and Tyler exchanged glances after hearing their argument. They soon sighed and chose not to get involved. Evan still wanted to argue, but Neil stopped him. "Alright, it's just an amulet. I know Benjamin. He's a good person," Neil reassured them.Neil realized that things could have escalated if he hadn't intervened.-Evan and Caroline sulked all the way back to Bayview Villa.As soon as Evan got out of the car, he left with Reuben.Neil carried Liora and, with Axel and Tyler, joined Caroline in entering the house.After setting down Liora, Neil said, "Don't be upset anymore, Carol. I have to return to
"She has a fever?!" Caroline exclaimed.She gently touched Liora's face and asked Tyler to fetch the infrared thermometer for a more accurate reading.Liora's temperature registered at 39°C.Caroline lifted Liora and urgently instructed, "Eira, get the car. We need to go to the hospital.""The hospital?" Kenny's voice interrupted. "On Mardi Gras? Who's unwell?"Caroline glanced at Kenny with concern. "Liora has a fever, and I'm taking her to the hospital.""Oh, no!" Kenny rushed downstairs and slipped on the stairs but quickly recovered. Ignoring the pain, he picked up Liora. "Pass me the child, quickly. Eira, get the car!"Eira nodded. "Of course!"-Upon arriving at the hospital, Liora continued to speak incoherently in her sleep, leaving Caroline baffled. She consulted the doctor, who recommended a blood test after examining Liora.Half an hour later, Caroline handed the test results to the doctor.After a brief glance, the doctor frowned. "Everything appears normal, and
Caroline said, "Yes. Axel, remember to take your medicine. I'll take care of Lia, alright?"Axel nodded. "Okay, Mommy. Liora is the priority now."Tyler took a sip of milk. "Mommy, will you take her to the hospital again if she doesn't get better?"Caroline nodded. "I'll take Lia to the hospital again if her fever doesn't go down by this afternoon."-Caroline grew anxious and asked Kenny to take Liora to the hospital. It was 1:00 p.m., and Liora's fever was still high, reaching 40°C.Eira suggested, "I'll go with you, Carol. It's better to have more help."Caroline looked at the kids. "I can't leave Ty and Axel alone at home."Eira said, "Neil is on his way.""Did you tell him?" Caroline asked.Eira confirmed, "Yes, I told him about Lia's condition.""Alright. Kenny, you drive." Caroline handed Kenny the car key.-Twenty minutes later, they arrived at the hospital. The doctor prescribed medicine and intravenous fluids for Liora. Caroline requested a room for her.After
"It's a long story!" Caroline told Eira, "You should head home first. I'll go with Kenny."Eira replied, "Sure, go quickly!"-Caroline purchased two boxes of milk, a few delicacies, and two bottles of liquor from the convenience store on the way to the graveyard. When they arrived, Caroline noticed a faint light seeping through the window gaps of a cottage.Kenny carried Liora out of the car and shivered at the sight of the desolate environment and the rows of tombstones on the hill."Where's the old man, G?" Kenny looked around cautiously.Caroline held the gifts and said, "Come with me."They walked to the cottage's door, and Caroline called out, "Benjamin, are you home?"Benjamin's voice came from inside, "The door's not locked, come in."Caroline opened the door with her shoulder and noticed Benjamin sitting alone at the dining table, though it was set for four.The cottage was unusually cold despite the heater being on.Caroline paused and said, "Benjamin, we won't dis
Caroline rushed over and gently placed Liora against her."Open her mouth so she can have the holy water," Benjamin instructed.Caroline followed his instructions, and Benjamin poured the holy water into Liora's mouth.Liora's eyes snapped open as she choked on the water.Startled, she spat out the water upon seeing Benjamin, then screamed and sought refuge in Caroline's arms."Mommy! Hold me!" Liora cried out.Caroline felt relieved at Liora's behavior, hugged her, and gave Benjamin an apologetic look. "I'm sorry, Benjamin. She is...""It's okay," Benjamin replied, standing up while holding the bowl. He glanced at the dumbfounded Kenny in puzzlement.Catching Benjamin's gaze, Kenny turned to him in a daze."Am I... possessed by unknown entities too?" Kenny's face turned deathly pale."No, but avoid using a car or driving this year and stay away from bodies of water as much as possible," Benjamin advised."Huh?" Kenny was bewildered.Caroline cleared her throat. "Don't ask,
Liora whispered softly, "I'm scared of the old man's eyes, Mommy..."Caroline gently patted her back. "Lia, remember, not everyone is perfect. There are many unfortunate people with disabilities in this world, right?"Liora leaned on Caroline's chest and replied, "Yeah. I'm sure they wish they could be just like everyone else."Caroline nodded. "That's right. So, do you think the old man might feel sad about how you treated him earlier? We should always try to understand how others feel, my dear, and put ourselves in their shoes, right?"Liora looked down, feeling regretful. "I was wrong, Mommy. I promise not to do it again."Caroline smiled warmly. "I know you're a kind girl, Lia."-The next day, Caroline was abruptly awakened by her ringing phone as she slept with Liora. She grabbed the phone and answered it groggily."Carol!" Paige shouted loudly.Caroline was startled. "Paige, your volume is way too loud!"Annoyed, Paige said, "Do you know what time it is? Are you still