306. Traps and weird poisons

"No you are not coming. Don't give me that puppy face. I am not melting and that's final." Markus said in a strict tone, leaving no room for discussion.

"Is this what you promised yesterday and today morning?" Kizy asked, the feeling of being betrayed clear in her voice.

"No, of course it's not like that. I-" Markus was still explaining when Kizy cut him off.

"Then take me along with you all. You promised to never leave me. Don't ever break your promise." Kizy stated.

Markus turned to look around, looking at all their faces while he was getting lectured by his wife. 

"But Kizy, you are pregnant right now. Plus the doctor has warned us to let you have proper rest at least for the first three months. Then how can we take you along? The baby needs to be well taken care of and protected." It was Rose who tried to meddle after Jason gestured to her.