Chapter 109: Returning Home
Kaizer was currently driving his Dodge Viper ACR through the gates of the Esper Academy, heading through the forest area outside the academy on a slightly bumpy road towards the city, with Rina in the passenger seat, a little more lively as she played a mobile game on her phone.
The sibling duo were heading home to see their parents and spend some time with them before Kaizer entered his deep seclusion. Rina definitely wanted to come along because she also missed home.
When they finally pulled up to the street that led to their mansion, the duo couldn’t help but feel emotional. It had only been barely two months away from home, yet all they had learned and experienced made it feel like they had been away for years.
At the gates were their parents Keith Lunin, Charlene Lunin, and Katherine Lunin, who were anxiously awaiting their children. Naturally, Kaizer did not come home unannounced; he had called ahead of time to let them know that they were returning around this time.
The brand new Dodge Viper came to park in front of the gate as Kaizer and Rina got down, both smiling.
"Dad! Mom!" Kaizer called out as his mother rushed over to hug him tightly.
Charlene Lunin didn’t even hesitate as she crossed the gate, arms wide and eyes misty. Her grip around Kaizer was tight, like she was trying to squeeze two months of worry and longing into a single embrace.
"My baby boy... look at you," she whispered, brushing a few strands of his hair back, her thumb pausing just slightly on the faint dark circles under his eyes.
"You’ve gotten skinnier. Are they feeding you properly at that academy?" she asked with deep concern.
Kaizer gave a light chuckle, returning the hug just as tightly. "I’m fine, Mom. Stronger than ever."
"That doesn’t mean you should skip meals," she chided, wiping at her eye before turning and glancing at Rina, who was pulled into a warm, motherly squeeze by Katherine.