Chapter 132: Proud Father-In-Law
The next day, Kiana’s cries filled the entire house. She clung tightly to her Mommy, refusing to let go. The maids tried to coax her, but she listened to no one—not even Zevian, who was scolded for being useless and sent away.
"Baby, let’s have breakfast. We’ll talk about it later," Evelyn tried to gently release Kiana from her arms, but the girl only held on tighter, hugging her waist.
Avery, who was sitting in front of them, rolled her eyes. Evelyn had called her over to help convince Kiana last night, so she had rushed over early in the morning. But the girl seemed even more stubborn than her father. "She’s going there for work, Kiana. Not for a party, so stop it already," she said, her voice tinged with annoyance.
"Then take me with you!" Kiana grumbled, looking up at her Mommy. She sniffled softly, tears rolling down her cheeks again.
Though she enjoyed skipping school for three days in a row, it wasn’t as fun knowing Evelyn would be gone for more than two days. The fact that she would be sent to live at the Reign mansion with her grandparents while her Mommy was away—since Avery would be too busy to take care of her—made it even more depressing.
"It’s already settled, Kiana. If she doesn’t go, they’ll punish her," Avery tried another approach to convince Kiana. When the little girl looked up in confusion, she continued, "They’re bad guys and won’t like it if someone doesn’t keep their promises."
But it only backfired, and Kiana started crying louder. "Why did you make a deal with bad guys?" she scolded her aunt, knowing she was her Mommy’s boss and made all the decisions at the company.
"You’re useless! Daddy’s useless! Everyone is useless!" Kiana cried out, feeling surrounded by a bunch of fools. How could they let her Mommy walk right into the wolf’s den?!
Evelyn shot a glare at Avery as Kiana clung to her even tighter. Avery rubbed the back of her neck, regretting her choice of words. Zevian would probably kill her once Evelyn left, considering how many times she had unintentionally worsened situations with Kiana. Now, it would be even harder to handle the little girl after scaring her.