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Chapter 34

Returning home

Marteena jumped to her feet as she heard the sound of the bikes. She shuffled quickly to the study room for Rhu. “Rhu! They are back,” she said. Rhu got up from his chair immediately and the two proceeded to open the door, waiting anxiously.

“Mom! Dad!” Jade cooed as they entered the house. “We are back!”

“Oh Romey, my boy. You had me worried stiff.” Marteena embraced Gerome, overwhelmed to see him. The sclera of her eyes were red from crying, and her eye bags were noticeably darker and swollen. Finally, those poor eyes of hers could take some rest.

“Sorry for all the worries. I miss you,” Gerome said, hugging her tightly. He missed Marteena and Rhu badly. He knew deep down how important they are to him, though not blood related.

“Mom only hugs Romey,” Jade said bitterly, putting a sour look with her arms crossed.

Marteena laughed. “I’m sorry, dear.” She then hugged Jade and Judah.