WARNING: VIOLENCE AHEAD!

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" Huhff,--" A ten-year-old boy held his breath between a couch and a bed, enough for his little body to be hidden as he shivered.

Tap... Tap...

Every step he hears, the louder his heart beats.

" Come out, come out, wherever you are~ "

Hearing that voice, the little boy unconsciously covered his ears and closed his eyes as he bit his lips...

' No... Please, don't let Ike see me... Please... ' Teardrops fell on his cheeks as he wished on his mind.

' No... '

" Tsk, " Ike was furious and started rampaging. Everywhere he went, he checks every nook and cranny with a loud bang. " Just come out already! You're wasting our time! "

Bang!

Ike shuts every cabinet and closet loudly that even the bed can't escape the tragedy of getting trampled.

" Brother, "

' That voice... ' the boy hiding instantly opens his eyes...

Only to be petrified. ' I-Irene... '

Irene walked in the room and reminded her brother, " This isn't our home if Mama gets the word that we... " sensing someone somewhere, she turned her attention into the gap, " ... that we make a ruckus on Auntie Annalisa's home... "

Irene started to walk towards the gap she saw as she speaks, " Mama will put us in the basement again... "

Realizing where she's going, Ike's smiled widely and let his sister do the work. " My bad~ "

Irene shrugged and stopped in front of the gap,
" As for you, our little lab rat... You'll die next time if you try escaping again... Kai."

The little boy was stunned as he forgets to breathe seeing Irene in front of him with an empty face.
" P-please! I- I can't take it anymore! "

" Pft, it's just a drink! What are you? A baby?! " Ike rolled his eyes before walking towards Kai. He grabbed Kai forcefully out of the room and brought him to the other room.

As Kai got dragged, he saw the head maid bowed to them in the hallway with that kitchen maid, Liliana, smiles as she bowed. " Help! " Kai screamed for help but nobody aids him.

No matter how much he screamed, he was ignored. Even the twins didn't bother letting him go. Irene behind following them watched them carefully.

As soon as he got dragged into the other room, Irene locked the door and prepared the drinks he was supposed to drink. " Here, last one for today. "

Seeing a green mushy like a polluted lake in a glass, with a nasty smell like cow's poop with dog's puke, Kai burst in tears once more and didn't dare to open his mouth.

" Argh! " Ike got annoyed and punch him in the stomach enough for Kai to open his mouth from pain, " Ahh! "

Irene didn't let it pass and rapidly pour the drink into his mouth. " Let's see which organ will break if you drink this... "

After forcefully drank the drink, Kai wanted to puke but only his saliva with some essence of the drink was out making his face looks excessively filthy.

' It tastes like shits! Please! Take it off! ' Kai whimpered trying to take off the taste from his mouth.

" ... Don't worry, Kai, we have medicine here... Though we don't know if it'll work yet... " Irene tilted her head and sweetly smiled, " I mean, it's your job to try it too~ "

Holding his tongue, Kai was frightened and shook his head, " Nhoo! Pwease! "

' No! No! No! '

' Please! I don't want to anymore! '

Kai struggle as he raised his hands and feet in the air that he almost fell on his mini bed. Fortunately, Gela, Leila's secretary caught him and carried him.

In that fast scene, Kai instantly woke up!

" It appears the little sir had a nightmare, " Gela stated.

Hearing what she said, Kai huffed gasping for air!

' It's just a dream! It's over now! ' Kai comfort himself using his tiny little hand while being held by Gela, his back was gently rubbed, " It's okay, little sir Kai, it is just a bad dream. "

" Bring him to me, please, " Leila said while sitting on her seat as she put down her documents, worried about her son.

" Yes, ma'am, " Gela heed to the instructions and gave the little frightened child to his mother's embrace.

" Hush my baby, don't say a word, mama's gonna ease your fearsome world. " Leila soothe her son as she kissed him on the forehead and gently rubbed his head and cheeks.

With that gentle massage, Kai finally calmed down as he clutches onto his mother's clothes.

' Mama, you're the only one who truly cares about me... You're the only one I can lean onto... '

' Don't leave me again... Please... '

Seeing Kai getting drowsy again, Leila felt relief.
" Next report, " Leila asked while she hums for her son.

After deciding to bring her son to work, Leila used enough space in her office room for a mini playground and a mini bed for her son to play and rest.

With books, Gela just bought, Leila and her secretary taking care of Kai in intervals and even teach him sometimes.

Kai was easy to take care of that just looking at him is enough, he rarely messed up nor make any loud noises nor throwing tantrums. He kept himself busy with whatever he has.

Gela was actually ready for anything in case Kai gets bored or got irritated, yet, he is such a good kid. A good little boy not only listens but seems he knows what he wants to do.

Hence, their first day with a baby at work seems easy. Even so, Gela didn't let her guard down.

" The Theyu family was currently at the hospital recuperating from an accident that happened at their home. Director Theyu's other works were handled by his team with my permission as you suggested, Ma'am." Gela reported.

" Very good, " Leila caressed her son's cheeks.
" Anything else? "

Gela nodded, " Yes, Ma'am, " Gela stepped forward to give Leila a folder and continued her report,
" The East Creme Manufacturer gave their report on the current task they received from you and has a result on it. "

' East Creme Manufacturer? ' Kai was stunned hearing it that his drowsiness was gone.

' Isn't that the manufacturer that keeps bringing Ike and Irene pills for their poisons! '

' I would never forget that place! '

' Why is Mama affiliated with them?! '

Leila opened the document regarding that manufacturers and read it, " Good, I like the results. Tell them to create more. "

" Yes, Ma'am, "

While Leila read the documents, Kai also happens to see what's inside... His body shivers a little and he turns his head back to his mother's chest.

' No, I- I trust Mama! '

While Kai saw something at the office, Carla at the mansion witnessed something terrible.

' Why didn't Annalisa chose Paris and Liliana! ' Carla gritted her teeth as she clenched her fist.

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KircheLeaf
Volume 2 The Divorce

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~ END of CHAPTER EIGHTY ~