
📌 this chapter that fix yes 📌
He's completely depleted.
Dave came to pick her up, alone, in their empty van. No other members came with him. His face did not express anything as he looked at her, but changed politely as his gaze fell upon Lilian who was beside him.
"You must be Dave, we meet again."
"Yes, thank you for taking care of my sister."
Lilian gave a soothing smile. "No problem. We just hope this doesn't happen again for the future."
Her sister nodded. "Of course."
"I promise I won't repeat the same mistake."
Grace felt a piercing look from the two men, for different reasons, but said nothing to pull her off. He just wanted to say that and make sure it actually happened.
"alright. It's Theo's order." The girl handed the package to Dave and received payment for the order. He looked at them, smiling again. "Thank you for the purchase, be careful on the way!"
On the way home, his sister silenced him. It's been over an hour. The food Theo ordered was placed between them, as it were, as a barrier. The guy just focused on the road that lay before them, not once looking at him.
He had little hope that if Dave scolded him like Malcolm did, the girl would definitely be able to retaliate so that the situation was not this lonely, but her first sister was indeed different. Dave is always more mature than the three of them.
"Chloe said she'd give you the punishment at home" she opened the conversation. "Theo has accepted it, so be prepared."
Grace looked at. "You're not gonna talk?"
"What am I supposed to talk about?" tanyanya, looking back at him briefly. "You've realized your stupid act when you saw me earlier."
"Obviously yes."
He did not say that as a question, Dave only snorted when he heard it.
The girl turned her eyes to the window, staring at the scene of quite crowded traffic around the shopping center. Seeing this, he so given Hans who liked crowded places, the guy would definitely be happy if they could shop here.
"Emily said she said something that might have caused you to leave."
"Say you don't want to talk?"
"Jawab it."
"But, my sister, you didn't ask," he said in an exaggerated tone. "What should I answer?"
Dave sighed. "Then don't answer."
"I'm kidding." Grace smiled seeing the guy's forehead shriveling. "It's not Emily's fault, but her words do matter."
"What about Hans?" Don't you still think of it as your mate? He could guess that was what his sister wanted to ask.
"Not him."
They were silent for a while.
"Well .. Hans is finally free of you, Grace."
The girl raised her eyebrows. "Who said? I still want to be with him, at least as a close colleague or a sister like us. Doesn't matter, does it?"
".... whatever. What matters is not to make others worry."
"Oh.... Did my dear sister finally show any concern to her brother?" He winks seductively.
Dave pretended to be nauseous.
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Lilian had just returned home after her shift at the restaurant with Mia and Zee. The three of them were chatting about a favorite singer who recently released a new album, when the girl saw Bram walking around the trees, far enough from where they were and was seen leading into the forest. He suddenly had an idea to surprise the guy.
"I'm first."
Lilian did not wait for a reply and immediately approached Bram. The girl was careful not to attract her attention and chose one of the trees to climb, climbed it as quickly as possible and waited for the guy to almost arrive under the tree.
Nowow.
"Lilly!"
The guy sounded surprised, but the position of his body could instantly catch him in the right position. Both hands held his shoulders and hips protective so that it did not hurt so much.
He smiled happily, embracing both of his hands to the boy's neck so that their faces approached. "You're caught."
".... You are intentional." Bram's face looks red. The man immediately lowered him and rejected his gaze, but Lilian's hands were still coiled around his shoulders. "Please .. release."
"Call my name."
"Lily .. please let go."
Lilian watched the guy in front of her. Now the girl can see Bram's reddened ears, similar to the situation of her redder face. It looks like he will explode if left for much longer.
Lilian finally relented and broke her embrace. He could hear a sigh of relief from the man. Bram still refused to look at her.
Pffts.
"You laughing?"
She shook her head. The guy did not seem to believe it, especially with a small smile still engraved on his lips, but did not ask again. He could feel Bram's gaze moving towards the trees around them.
"I miss the summer activities of our herd."
Bram nodded. "I am too."
Lilian looked at the trees around her. Summer is blistering for the crowded shopping center, but if in its herd environment, summer only feels drier and remains cool. He loved it, even though there were as many mosquitoes as there was once called Bram.
The chicks replay their summer activities, which always involve running long distances, both in the form of wolves and humans, pulling up mines, and climbing tall towering old trees. Senior members sometimes create impromptu pools for young children so they can play, but they also run short distances and climb trees supervised by parents.
He always sucks when running long distances and always occupies the third position of four people, for tug of war, his luck in the team is good enough that his team always wins. But ... If you talk about real luck, his ability to climb trees is the most superior. Not even if his position is removed by others.
On the other hand, Bram achieved a stable position in every activity that summer. It was just the tug of war that he was unlucky and always lost. Zee and Ryan always compete for long distance running, while Mia and Sean are always the group leaders for tug of war. Her sister watches more and helps to keep their summer activities running smoothly.
They all had a good time at the time, but not anymore.
Their seasonal activities should eventually be eliminated because it takes into account the herd situation which is still not good. Including because of that guy.
"I hope he disappears."
Bram didn't say anything. Slowly, he grabbed the girl's hand and grasped it, giving her a hint of calmness. He did not deny Lilian's wishes, but the guy still did not have the confidence to say it out loud.
"Who are you talking about?"
They turned their heads simultaneously, looking at the figure who was the center of their problems and who asked before. She looks like her sister's twin who is much older, harder and more muscular. Someone who still shares a lineage with Stefan and Lilian.
"Uncle."
Lilian hid her hatred with a smile.