Chapter 99: She Is My Wife Now
Kiana stirred from her deep sleep, feeling someone gently unbuckling her seatbelt and lifting her from her seat. Her eyes fluttered open and she rubbed them with tiny fists a yawn escaping her lips.
"Are we home?" she asked, hugging her Mommy’s neck who picked her up.
Evelyn smiled tenderly as she lifted Kiana from the booster seat, cradling her in her arms. "We’ve come to Reign Mansion, sweetheart," she replied softly.
The sleepiness instantly vanished from Kiana’s face, replaced by a bright, excited glow. "Oh, that’s great!" she squealed, her tiredness forgotten in the blink of an eye. Her thoughts immediately raced to her grandparents, having missed seeing them since last week, especially her grandpa Johnathan, despite how he had put her through "tutor hell" after her report card scam.
"We should have gotten them fishes too," Kiana grumbled, her lips forming a small pout. If she knew they were coming here, she would have caught more fish with her uncle John.
Evelyn smiled at her words and gently pushed back a strand of hair from Kiana’s face. "Maybe next time," she said, adjusting Kiana in her arms who nodded in response.
With Zevian beside her, they made their way toward the entrance of the grand Reign Mansion. The cool night breeze swept over them, and the couple held their nerves, unlike Kiana who was excited to be here.
Inside, the grand hall of the mansion was illuminated with a soft, golden light. Rosalind and Jonathan sat on the plush sofa, their postures stiff, and expressions filled with tension. The moment they saw the trio enter, their eyes softened, especially seeing them enter as one sweet family.
As soon as they stepped through the door, Kiana wriggled free from Evelyn’s arms, her tiny feet hitting the floor as she rushed toward her grandma.
"Grandma Rose!" Kiana squealed, her little legs making their way to the couch where Rosalind sat.
Rosalind’s face broke into a small, warm smile, her arms immediately opening to envelop Kiana in a tight hug. "My little sunshine," she whispered, pulling her onto the couch between herself and Jonathan.