
"You didn't tell me this."
"I just told you this before."
"That was new. Why not from the beginning?"
"Sorry dad. I didn't mean not to tell you. We're trying to catch an intruder rat inside the house. Actually the main reason I invited Velia to meet you today was just to tell you about this. Velia is a doctor and also a master poison master, Oleander," explains George introducing Lina again.
"Oleander's? That mysterious poison master," Mr. Down looked at Lina. He glanced at Lina from toe to head. "It's hard to believe Oleander is a sweet young woman."
"5 days ago he examined the condition of my legs and stated that the cause of the paralysis of my legs was due to a poison. After treatment from him, my legs gradually recovered, ", said George.
"Then I have to give you a gift" said Mr. Down.
"No need for a big master. I did this not expect anything. If you give a gift..."
"Thank you, Velia. Are you trying to resist the kindness of the great master of the most feared Mafia boss in the capital," said Samuel scares.
"Huh?! Mom, it's not like that. L'm... I didn't.." Lina's face was instantly scared. He forgot that the middle-aged man beside him was a big boss of the most vicious Mafia group in the capital.
"Samuel! You scared him. Push up 50 times!" snapped Tn. Down punishes Samuel.
"What?! But grandpa, I..."
"Do it!"
Such a sharp gaze and pressure made Samuel unable to refute. He got up from his chair and accepted his sentence. Lina remained silent. He did not think that Mr. Down will punish Samuel for his sake.
"If he dares to bother you again, don't hesitate to tell me. I'll punish him for you" said Mr. Down on Lina.
"Really?" lina's face turned happy.
"Hey, don't you try anything" Samuel said as he accepted his sentence.
"Oh... Looks like your punishment is lacking, dear grandson. 50 More!"
"Well... Just be right. I'm fucking shit today."
"Well, sweet. What do you want?" ask Tn. Down. "I don't have too many things that women love. So, instead of me giving you the wrong gift, I'd ask you directly what you like."
"Ep... I'm..." Lina thought for a moment.
"Tell me. Don'tbeafraid. I'll give you whatever it is. Car, house, jewelry."
"I want gingerbread alone," Lina said with a smile.
"Me, gingerbread?" Mr. Down a little jerky. The smiling face of Lina who asked for gingerbread made her remember her daughter who was very fond of this cake.
"Does your brain just contain food?" samuel, who had just finished his sentence.
"Samuel," Mr. Sharp glances. Down point at Samuel.
"I'm sorry, sorry," quickly Samuel apologized. He does not want to receive push-up penalties anymore.
"It's okay George. I'll give Velia some time to think about what the prize is."
Mr. Down ordered the waiter to make a gingerbread cake specifically for Lina. Not long after the waiter came back with gingerbread as requested. In addition to gingerbread, the waiter also brought hot tea for all and fresh fruits.
"Please enjoy, sweet," said Mr. Down lets Lina enjoy the gingerbread she wants.
"Yes. Thank you, big sir."
Lina began to taste her favorite food. Seeing Lina really enjoy gingerbread makes the shadow of Ariana appear in Mr. Down. A longing enveloped his heart. He turned his gaze to the gingerbread that was in his hand. He smiled a little and then bit the gingerbread. The sweet taste mixed with the distinctive aroma of ginger filled his mouth in every crispy dumpling.
"Why do you like this cake so much?" samuel asked Lina.
"I don't know why either. But every time I eat this cake, there's a deep feeling of longing like there's a story behind it."
"Other than your similar faces, your favorites are also the same. This gingerbread is my daughter's favorite food. It was only she who liked this cake the most in the residence. I almost forgot the taste. Since the departure of Ariana, in this residence never again make gingerbread. If today was 25 years ago. I must have thought of you as Ariana."
"Sorry, big sir. If you don't mind. May I know the cause of death of your daughter?" ask Lina carefully.
"The color of the accident" replied George.
"No. He died of murder, "cut Mr. Down. He fell down with a single tear drop dripping down the back of his hand.
"Killed?!" Samuel was shocked to hear that. "What does grandfather mean? How could Ariana's aunt be killed? Who did? Who was so daring to kill one of the main families of the hidden family?!!" samuel's tone was high. He did not accept so knowing the person who had cared for him as a child turned out to die because he was killed.
"Samuel!" scold George for his son.
"Why didn't anyone tell me? I want the truth today!" samuel's tone of voice declined but there was still emphasis.
"It's all my fault. The day of Ariana's death. That night I got a call from her husband. However, as there was still my anger towards her little family, it made me ignore the call. Until the next morning I got word that actually their house had been attacked by a group of unknown people" Mr. Down stopped for a while then continued. "The men are after Ariana's life and her little daughter. Ducan, Ariana's husband, tried to restrain the attackers so that Ariana and her daughter could escape. But unfortunately, the men managed to catch up to Ariana's car. It turned out that the repeated call was a call for help. If I answer that phone... Arianna... Hix... Hicks..." Mr. Down could no longer continue.
"What kind of father are you?" lina's words suddenly made everyone turn to her including Mr. Down. "You know that your daughter's life is very vulnerable! As his father you should have protected him and there he was when he was in danger! Why don't you do that?!!" snarled Lina unconsciously. Tears flowed down his cheeks.
"I have never seen him this angry" Samuel glanced at Lina.
"Where does Velia know that Ariana's life is very vulnerable in the car? I never discussed who Ariana really was and I'm sure Samuel never told me. Is Velia part of a hidden family? But why haven't I known her all this time?" thought George.
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