Hours later, Diamond alighted from the car and closed the door. She didn’t wait for the others at all and just marched into the house with her suitcase in hand.
If it hadn’t been for the twins, she would have made the damn suitcase disappear. Unfortunately, some secrets couldn’t be shown to everyone.
When she entered the house, Aunt Janet welcomed her.
"Good morning, Miss!"
Diamond smiled at Aunt Janet as she returned the greeting. "Good morning. How is everything at home?" her eyes darting around in search of her parents.
It was around noon and they were nowhere to be found.
Aunt Janet, seeing that Diamond was looking for her parents, felt amused inwardly and answered, "Everything is fine. Just that Sir and Madam left an hour ago. They said that they would be back before six," revealing Ma and Pa Perry’s whereabouts.
When she heard that, it suddenly dawned on her that she didn’t see the other car in the garage.
"Okay. Let me go to my room, then," she said. Since they weren’t here, she might as well go and freshen up.
Seeing her ready to leave, Aunt Janet stopped her as she said, "The gifts had been placed in the living room. You can take a look at them when you are done!" informing her of the gifts her parents brought with them yesterday.
When she heard that, her eyes lit up as she thought of what she received.
"Thanks, Aunty!" she said with a smile before leaving speedily.
She didn’t go to the living room but went to her bedroom first.
The gifts could wait. There was something that was urgent.
Seeing her leave, Aunt Janet helplessly shook her head before getting ready to go to the kitchen. However, before she could make a move, the rest of the girls appeared, and she was suddenly drowned in endless chatter.
It took her great effort to slip away from the excited girls. If the pot didn’t chime and complain, who knows how long she was going to be held by the girls?
Meanwhile, after the girls left Aunt Janet, they went to their rooms.
"Don’t forget to come out as soon as possible. We need to go!" Ruby didn’t forget to remind the twins as she looked at them with a solemn gaze.
The girls showed an okay sign motioning that they get it before they went into their room to prepare.
Ruby was very excited as she changed into another outfit.
It was the 16th finally and the day to collect the cake from the JEWELS.
Instead of going by herself, dragging the twins would be good. After all, it would be boring to stay at home.
Her sister might even be busy opening the presents, but she doubted that she would do so early.
It was better to go and get the cake.
Once she was done changing, she left her bedroom and met the twins, who were done changing as well.
The three of them took the elevator downstairs, talking happily.
When they saw Aunt Janet, Ruby said, "Aunty. If Diamond comes down and looks for us, just tell her that we went out. We will be back before six," without spilling too much.
Aunt Janet didn’t think too much and just acknowledged what was said before returning to the kitchen to continue preparing lunch.
Just because there won’t be many people at home didn’t mean that food needed to be canceled. Diamond alone could eat for a few people, so she wasn’t worried.
Besides, if the food isn’t finished. It could also be packed in boxes and eaten later.
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