Chapter 126: The Third Wheel
The next morning started on a usual note, with Kiana grumbling to skip school. She had dozens of reasons why it was necessary to stay home today, but her mommy wasn’t going to fall for it.
"I will study more tomorrow, Mommy. Pleasee~" the little girl pleaded with a pout. She blinked her innocent eyes and rolled on the bed again, unwilling to get up. Last night had been so much fun, and she wanted to go to a party today too.
"Your tests are nearing, Kia. You can’t skip classes," Evelyn replied in a serious tone. Picking Kiana up to sit her upright, she tried to negotiate, "How about you go to school, and I will try to convince your grandpa to let you skip your tuition for today?"
Kiana’s eyes instantly lit up at the idea. Yes, she would do anything to avoid ending up in John the Jailer’s study room! He had been working so hard to tutor her, torturing her so much that she hated going to the Reign Mansion these days.
"Mommy’s the best," Kiana agreed, instantly pouncing on Evelyn, making her chuckle out loud.
"Alright. Let’s go. We’re already late!" Evelyn patted her daughter’s head. Picking her up in her arms, she made her way out to get her ready for school.
Once Kiana was all set in her baby blue uniform and cute pigtails, Evelyn took her to the dining table for breakfast. They were greeted by Zevian, looking all handsome and set for their date in his regular outfit. Opposite him was Avery, finishing her third glass of lemon water.
"Who told you to drink so much?" Evelyn scolded her best friend. Helping Kiana sit on the chair beside Zevian, she took a seat next to Kiana and smiled at him. They shared something through their eyes that the little devil between them didn’t fail to notice.
"I kept waiting for you!" Avery tried to defend herself, groaning as the headache stopped her from speaking. Clutching her head tightly, the poor woman cried again, making Evelyn shake her head.