176 When Women Decide

"Mother, Father! It's me!!" Alicia realized that she had startled the old couple and shocked them with her rushing figure. She immediately stopped her approach at a certain distance and introduced herself in an apologetic tone.

She looked guiltily at the old couple who were still shaking in shock and surprise. 

Poor elderlies, their hearts couldn't take the scare!

"Mother, Father. Breathe slowly.." Alicia tried to calm them down by reminding them to breathe.

"Heavens Alicia! How many times do I have to say that you are no longer a child! A lady should not run around like that!!!"  Count Cross exclaimed aggrievedly and started to reprimand Alicia while his eyes were on his beloved wife, who was still taking deep breaths.

"Aiyooo! Please next time, go easy on your mother! She couldn't take the scare anymore.. Eh, who are you? Where's my daughter??!"