"I want to come with you." Aoibhe pumped her arms. "I want to take care of Grandpa, too. I'm sure I can also help out in your house!"
"We have a lot of helping hands already." Wren chuckled darkly as if asking Aoibhe to understand. "Moreover, the house cat and the guard dog might not want to have more people around. However, I will ask for your contact information later. For now, let's retreat."
Cassandra was only watching from beginning to finish. She just smiled at them when they all looked like they were leaving. She gestured to the path back to the entrance. "This way, then."
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When Crevan woke up, he was already sitting sideways on Keagan's lap like he was her son. He rubbed his eyes before opening them and seeing the passing scenery from the windows across the seats. They were already on the bus bound home. The child looked up at the sullen expression on Keagan's face, his eyes meeting hers—not her gaze. She was too distracted to notice Crevan was awake.
