Mango glanced at her phone. It was from Haniya.
Mango already more or less knew what was up.
"Terrance, help me look after Rita. I'll pick up a call."
Mango did not want Terrance to know anything about Andrea.
Back then, Andrea almost killed Madam Hans. Terrance had not forgotten about this.
"All right."
Terrance could not wait to do something to make up for the fact that he did not take good care of Rita. When he saw Mango's pleading, he immediately nodded and agreed.
Mango patted Rita's head and said in a low voice, "Be good, I'll pick you up once I'm done with the call. Zion and Wisdom are both at home, you'll have someone to play with when you go back."
"Really? That's great!"
Hearing that both of her brothers had returned, Rita could not help but feel a little expectant.
Mango smiled and picked up the phone to a quieter place.
"Yes?"
Mango's voice was not loud, but it carried a hint of dignity.
Haniya whispered, "Mango, the test results are out. It's really poisoning. If someone takes it in too long, it will cause nerve paralysis and hallucinations."
Although Mango had already expected it, when she heard Haniya say that the results had been released, she could not help but feel upset.
What a great move, Andrea!
How could she be so vicious!
It seemed that Andrea was really a rotten person.
"I know. Don't let Brantley know about this. Andrea is my mother's child after all. My grandpa has been an upright person all his life, but he still feels particularly sorry for his family. Although he doesn't like Andrea, he never thought of doing anything evil to her. Therefore, if he knows that his granddaughter wants to kill him, it will be a big blow to him."
Mango said faintly, but her eyes became darker as time went by.
"All right."
Haniya quickly nodded and agreed.
Mango pondered for a moment before saying, "In addition, when Andrea isn't around, help me put some things inside her room."
Haniya was slightly astounded but she eventually agreed to Mango's decision.
After hanging up, Mango took a deep breath.
It was not that Mango was not tolerant to others, but Andrea was really disappointing.
Mango gathered herself together and turned back to Terrance.
"Terrance, I'll bring Rita back first."
"Okay, drive safe. I'll treat you to dinner later."
Terrance knew that Mango had just returned from abroad and had many things to deal with. He did not want things to be too hasty for her.
"Sure."
Mango held Rita in her arms and said with a smile, "Say goodbye to uncle."
"Goodbye, uncle Terrance."
Rita planted a kiss on Terrance's face. Then, she wrapped her arms around Mango's neck and said somewhat expectantly, "Mommy, let's go home quickly."
"All right."
Mango thought that Rita could not wait to see Zion and Wisdom. Then, she smiled at the thought
of that.
Rita was very reliant on her two elder brothers. But what Mango did not know was that Rita was actually thinking about her food.
"What if I go back late and the food that Ryker sent were finished by my brothers?" She thought to herself.
Rita was very worried.
Mango did not know what her daughter was thinking. She carried her directly into the car and drove back to The Ye's Mansion.
Zion and Wisdom were very jovial when they saw Rita.
"Hey, our little beauty is back."
Zion rubbed Rita's head out of habit.
Rita frowned slightly and said in disgust, "Zion, you're really annoying! My beautiful hair style has been messed up by you."
"Really? Let me see."
Zion wanted to tease her a few more times, but Wisdom immediately pulled Rita over.
"Rita, I brought you a present."
"Hm?"
Rita's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Is it something delicious?"
"No, but I can make you happier."
Wisdom's words were mysterious. Rita and Zion could not help but become curious.
"What is that? Wisdom, you are so mean. Only Rita has it?"
Wisdom blushed after Zion's questioning.
"You're not a girl. Why do you need a present?"
"Hey, excuse me! Wisdom, you don't have to be sexist!"
Zion was a little upset.
Just then, Lucy's voice came from outside.
"Rita, someone sent you something."
"I'm coming."
Rita ran pass Zion and Wisdom and sprinted towards the door...
Mango was slightly startled. She looked at Zion and asked, "What's that?"
"I don't know. Not from me."
Zion looked confused.
Wisdom also shook his head. Although he wanted to give Rita a present, he had not taken it out yet.
Rita did not care what they were thinking. When she saw Ryker, her little face lit up.
"Thank you, Ryker."
Rita happily asked Lucy to take the food in and then said to Ryker with a smile, "Help me to thank him."
"Yes, sure."
Ryker nodded. However, he was still shocked.
"Baby, you've put on weight."
"Mommy, can you stop calling me 'baby'?"
Zion could not bear to listen to her anymore.
New Year was around the corner. After this, Zion would be five years old. After all, he was the eldest among his siblings. Was it appropriate to be called 'baby' by his mother all day long?
Mango finally noticed his son's displeasure. She could not help but smile, "Alright, I won't call you 'baby'. Alright, Zion?"
"Yes, sure."
Zion gave a cool response.
"Do you want me to play a game with you?"
Mango felt that she did not have enough time to accompany her children. Furthermore, she did not know if Zion's psychological block due to the shooting incident in the overseas had been removed or not. So, she wanted to take some ample time to accompany her son.
Zion paused for a moment and said, "You're playing games with me? Are you sure you can? I think I'll be the one who guides you."
Mango immediately felt pain in her heart.
"Zion, no one will befriend you if you continue to be like this."
Mango was a little depressed.
Zion said faintly, "I'm not short of friends, you know."
Mango felt that she could not chat with Zion.
This naughty brat was not adorable at all.
Just as Mango was about to tell him to play by himself, Zion sighed, "Alas! Since you're so bored, I'll hang out with you for a while. Go ahead, what do you want to play?"
Mango felt that she was really despised by her son at this moment.
Was it easy for her to give birth to a genius, huh?
When Zion saw Mango looking at him with a sad expression, he could not help but sigh. "Mommy, I'm not daddy. Are you giving the wrong hint to the wrong person?"
"Zion Ye!"
"Yes, madam!"
Zion stood straight. His standard military posture made Mango feel proud.
"If you don't want to play games, then forget it."
Mango felt that she was simply too much of a failure. She did not even have a common topic with her children.
She could try to learn up some coding and hacking skills just to entertain Zion, couldn't she? Even if she started learning now, she might not be able to win Zion.
Was there any mother out there who felt more aggrieved than Mango?
Mango's face suddenly fell.
Zion paused for a moment, then said awkwardly, "Why don't we play Honor of Kings?"
"No, isn't it a piece of cake for you? Forget it, go and play by yourself. I'm going back to my room."
Mango stood up in defeat, but a pair of small hands directly grabbed her pinkie.
She was slightly surprised.
Zion's face was a little flushed as he said in embarrassment, "Even a genius has to rest occasionally, otherwise he'll be too proud of himself."
Mango was startled once again.
Then, she thought to herself, "Why do I feel that there is something wrong with Zion's words?"
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