Stuck With An Old Man (Revision Stage)
CHAPTER 70: The Evening Banquet

The days kept changing, it did not feel like five months had passed. The grievous tragedy that had engulfed the Roddericks was a lesson to them. Things have changed, Rodderick's family life has become very dark and cold. Communication is almost never between parents and children. What about Kinan and Zian? Yeah, the two haven't communicated at all since Leon's death. They live life empty. No more warmth, either with family or with people.

This incident became a punishment for the Rodderick family. They run the activity as a routine only, there is no feeling there is only bitterness. Like an undead that has no meaning and purpose. There is no more pleasure they feel. They had cut off all ties with their mistresses, not only had they also secluded themselves from the outside world.

Their company still operates very well, thanks to the tenacity of Gala. Although there was a significant decline in shares but did not make the giant company out of business. Gala and Yara are still loyal to each other, strengthening each other and supporting each other. Their relationship is getting closer and closer due to the tragedy of Leon's death. Their love gets stronger so Gala is able and able to get through her worst days.

Ohya, what about the life of Chiren? Of course it's very, very bad. If there was no Gala and Yara who always strengthened him, he would have followed Leon by ending his life. Gala and Yara were very helpful in her mental healing process. Chiren lives and lives with the Rodderick family and remains active as usual.

His gestational age had entered seven months, and his stomach was growing. Chiren is often rushed to the hospital because of his inner pressure that affects the fetus. Thankfully, Chiren is fine. Her fetus is a strong baby candidate, who can survive with a lot of pressure in there. And that afternoon, Chiren had just returned from the hospital, he was picked up by Gala and Yara. They never let Chiren to go alone.

“Kak, I want to rest first. I'm tired,” Chiren said as he stroked his distended stomach.

“Rest, if need anything immediately tell us.”

“Good, Brother. Thanks Gala, thanks Yara. I'm so lucky to have you guys.”

“Sama-sama. Anyway you should not be sick,” said Yara smiling widely.

Chiren walked towards his room, his countenance back moody. Yes, that's the way Chiren has been since Leon's departure, she's been a quiet woman. Whenever he felt alone, he always cried and hugged Leon's picture frame. And so on until he got tired of crying and finally fell asleep.

***

Elsewhere, a woman who was no less sad with Chiren was pensively staring at the glass window of her room. He was also devastated and felt a great loss. If not for remembering his son, Leonard, he would have ended his life. He also thinks about how his best friend suffered when he learned the truth about his relationship with Leon.

“Chiren must have suffered so much and been hit. Poor Chiren. I'm really sorry for showing up in front of you. If only I hadn't come and looked for Leon, surely none of this would have happened.” Chiren regretted.

Janetha continued muttering while sobbing. He realizes all his mistakes. Because of her, one life was lost, and she had also destroyed the life of one family.

“Mommy, are you okay?”

“Mommy's fine, Honey. You don't worry,” hugs Leonard's petite body.

Leonard is a shield for Janetha. If it wasn't for his son, he wouldn't be able to live his life. He remembered very well, if Leon entrusted their son to Janetha to be cared for and cared for properly. And the most beautiful thing left by Leonard is Leonard, even his face is very similar to Leon, so seeing Leonard alone has made Janetha happy and felt his longing for Leon treated.

***

“Master, Miss Anya called,” said an assistant Zian who is none other than Erren.

“Disregard it,” turned his chair so that his body turned back to Erren.

“Good Mr.”

“Erren, where is Madam?”

“The lady is at the grave of Young Master Leon.”

“What time is it?” zian asked, lazily staring at the watch circling his wrist.

“It's eight o'clock, Mr.”

“What guardians guard for Madam?”

“Iya, Sir. Two bodyguards kept an eye on Mrs.”

“Make sure Madam is fine. And tonight he has to go home. Also tell the butler of the mansion that tonight the Rodderick family will be having dinner at the mansion.”

“Good, Mr.”

“Tell Gala.”

“Good, Mr.”

Lately Great Lord Rodderick has begun to soften. Because he always supervises the life of his wife even though indirectly. He may seem indifferent and unconcerned with Kinan, but in fact he always looks at Kinan in a cold way.

Leon's death makes Zian realize that family is more important than anything else. It seemed like he did not care about the death of his second child. But his heart was like a new sharp dagger in despair over and over again, and it was as if the suffering was endless.

Erren immediately told the mansion's servants to prepare dinner for the Rodderick family. He has also contacted Gala and Kinan's assistants to deliver a message from Lord Rodderick.

The manor seemed busy preparing various meals. This was a rare event after Leon's death. Finally, the Mansion servants fulfilled their tasks that had stopped for a moment. How not, the Rodderick family never again greet, eating in the mansion was impossible. They prefer to eat out, because for them there are too many memories with Leon in the big house.

The awaited time has arrived. Zian and Erren had gotten out of the car and entered the mansion. Gala and Yara had descended from the top floor towards the family dining room. Kinan had already sat down at the dining table waiting for the others, while Chiren had not yet seen the trunk of his nose.

“My husband, I'm afraid,” whispered Yara seemed to be hiding behind Gala.

“There's nothing to be afraid of, My wife. I'm right here. No one will hurt you.”

“Iya I know. But this is so scary. After a long time of no greeting, we finally all one dining table. What will happen?”

“Entahlah. We'll see later.”

Yara nodded as she continued walking behind Gala. The hands of the two are intertwined and seem not to want to escape each other. Finally they arrived at the family dining room. Zian had also just arrived and immediately sat down on the seat he used to sit.

The woman with a flat face was still silent with a blank look in front of her. Her face looked pale, but it did not detract from her complete beauty. Zian looked at Kinan with a look of pity, he was about to make a sound but undo his intentions. He chose not to say a word to his wife, thinking Zian, if Kinan would definitely ignore him.

“Sorry I'm late,” said a woman whose face was pale and pias. It looks like a living corpse. His eye circles were black, his pupils looked unhealthy.

To be continued ...