Scars Of A Broken Bond

A car they didn’t recognize was parked outside. Tyrone eyed the license plate curiously before leading Jennie inside. This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.

In the living room, Wanda was chatting with Keilani.

Seeing Tyrone and Jennie, Wanda beamed and said, “Tyrone, Jennie, come in. This is Keilani. Keilani, meet my grandson Tyrone. He’s looking after Jennie these days.”

Tyrone’s expression turned stern. He glanced at Keilani and asked bluntly, “Why are you here?”

Keilani, sensing his hostility, snapped back, “That’s none of your concern.”

Wanda, a bit surprised, asked, “Tyrone, do you know Keilani?”

“I’ve seen her a few times, but no, I don’t really know her,” he answered.

Wanda gestured to Jennie. “Jennie, come sit by me.” Wanda then explained to Tyrone, “Kira sent Keilani here to check on me and Jennie. I was just about to call you, but here you are.”

Jennie finally understood why Keilani seemed so odd at the kindergarten that day. It turned out Keilani was sent by Kira.

A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y

“Kira sent you?” Tyrone asked, puzzled.

“Yes, Mrs. Blakely and I are close. Don’t believe me? Call her yourself!” Keilani declared, her voice firm. “She asked me to look after Wanda and Jennie while I’m in town.”

Tyrone gazed at Keilani, his thoughts a mystery.

Keilani, under Tyrone’s stare, felt uneasy. She avoided his gaze and turned to Jennie. “Do you miss Kira, Jennie?”

Jennie glanced at Tyrone, hesitated, then nodded.

“Tyrone,” Wanda said, her look one of disapproval. They needed to be hospitable to Keilani, their guest.

Tyrone sighed and settled into an armchair nearby.

Karen emerged from the kitchen, discussing Tyrone’s and Jennie’s favorite dishes. Then, she turned to Keilani and inquired, “And what about you? What would you like? I can make it for you.”

Tyrone could tell from Karen’s words that Wanda had agreed to let Keilani have lunch here before they returned.

Keilani claimed to be here for Wanda and Jennie. Now that Jennie was around, Tyrone found it hard to ask Keilani to leave. Tyrone gazed intensely at Keilani.

Feeling uneasy under Tyrone’s stare, Keilani tried to divert her attention by chatting with Wanda and Jennie.

Eventually, unable to stay seated, Keilani turned to Wanda with a smile and asked, “Wanda, could you tell me where the bathroom is?”

“It’s Before Wanda could finish her words, Tyrone cut in, “It’s upstairs”

“Up… Upstairs?” Keilani repeated, surprised.

Wanda glanced at Tyrone, puzzled.