Actually, Vera could have come back on her own, but to be more considerate and to have some time alone together, Ryan insisted on picking her up from the School.
Besides, when requesting leave, her guardian, Ryan, needed to be present at the scene.
"Brother-in-law!"
Vera already knew about the situation from their WhatsApp exchange. As soon as she stepped out of the school gate, she cautiously asked, "What excuse did you give for the leave, Brother-in-law?"
"I told the teacher that your Brother-in-law was in a car accident..."
"You're so mean!"
Feeling shy, she remained quiet during the taxi ride. Back at the residential community, they kept running into people, leaving them with no chance for private conversation. This left Ryan quite frustrated.
Once the three sisters were together, Ryan became a bystander, lounging on the sofa as they busily packed clothes and personal belongings. Soon, the living room was stacked with items.