The Cold And The Barbarian
Chapter 187 - Rayne's Hope

When the time for dinner came, the whole Evan family slowly descended back downstairs to have dinner together. Zeevanea who actually felt lazy to meet with Evan was finally forced after Nicholas persuaded him when the two were making a video call before dinner time arrived. Devandroe and Raynevandra were also seen coming down for dinner even though both were still the same - similarly putting on a face full of hostility. While Stevano, he looks invisible nose stem there.

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Evan and Rayne are down too. As usual, joining together friendly both although a myriad of problems are piling up to meet the soul of his body. But the two still try to look calm in front of their children.

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After pulling out a chair for Rayne and being occupied by Rayne, Evan pulled out a chair for himself in his usual position. Rayne looked at one by one the three children with a very sad look. Seeing the look of sadness that emanated from the look of the eyes of the Mother, Raynevandra immediately embraced Rayne at that time. This romantic girl loves her mom. Evan will be challenged if it makes Rayne hurt by Evan.

" Dine first, dear." said Evan to Rayne, who was still held tightly by Raynevandra.

" Mommy hopes our family can always get along well and harmoniously as ever... Mommy does not want our families to hurt each other especially until there is bloodshed in our families.

" Make learning for self-maturity of all the trials of life that are happening to our families today" he continued.

" Never think Daddy cruel for giving this toughest decision to you, Zeevanea. "bluffy Rayne who now speaks to Zeevanea, Zeevanea who is called his name immediately turned his head to Rayne.

" Mommy knows it's hard for you and Nico... Especially for you... But try to position yourself in your Daddy's position. "he continued, looking into his daughter's eyes, Zeevanea just kept quiet, his heart was increasingly saddened to hear Rayne's words which incidentally the mistake maker for Evan's rejection to him now.

" Devandroe and Raynevandra" he continued and now called out the names of his pair of little twins.

" Mommy hope there will be no more hostility between the two of you" he said expectantly.

" In addition to being based on love, Alexandra and Raynevandra will get married because of their mistakes, both of them must be accounted for by both of them who have made mistakes." he continued, Zeevanea seemed to stare confusedly at Rayne but he was also silent, lazy to respond even though he was always barbaric.

" While your heart is now broken by your sister, Mommy believes God has prepared a happier one for you" he added, Devandroe just silently watched without intending to answer.

" And for Stevano, "he continued to pronounce the name of the first Son even though Stevano was not there.

" Daddy's refusal to give his blessing to Stevano and Maura's relationship is not just because of Daddy's selfishness... Daddy just obeyed what Teo was doing. Teo is the father of Maura. Daddy has no right to step over Teo as Maura's father" he continued, explaining that Stevano was not there.

" From this talk Mommy hopes that our family will get back together and harmonious as ever... You must understand that every parent wants the best for their children. No parent wants their children to suffer. That's what makes Daddy and Mommy always tell you anything about the state of our family so as not to cause discord in our family. And while Daddy still makes his tough decisions that hurt you, it's all Daddy did because of how much Daddy loves you all. " he said that without saying directly if Rayne agreed to Evan's decision even though honestly Rayne also felt unbearable to see her children given a firm decision by her Husband.

" Zeevanea leads the prayer, we start dinner now." he added, with a lazy heart Zeevanea immediately said a prayer before eating.

Still in gripping silence... After dinner, the children left the place without a word. Only Raynevandra took the time to look at the eyes of his parents. Rayne's eyes immediately glazed - the glass saw the situation in his family that increasingly felt different than usual. There was no more harmony there. Evan who understood the sadness of his wife was immediately giving a loving embrace. The two seemed to dissolve in arms to strengthen each other.

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" Assalamualaikum." said Stevano who had just come and approached his Parents in the dining room.

" Waalaikum salam." Rayne replied and immediately shuffled from Evan's embrace while Evan only answered the greeting from the heart.

Cup...

Cup...

" Feed first, sister." said Rayne while staring at Stevano, Evan picked up a stick and lit a cigarette belonging to Stevano who had just been placed on the dining table because Evan forgot not to bring his cigarette.

" I've eaten at Maura's house, Momm" replied Stevano quietly.

" Why go there? " asked Evan after exhaling his cigarette smoke into the air.

" I found Papa Teo... It just so happened that Maura said that Papa Teo was again there. "the answer was.

" Stevano." called Rayne slowly, Stevano turned to look at Rayne after staring at Evan.

" Understand that Daddy's refusal to give his blessing to your relationship and Maura is not just because of Daddy's selfishness... Daddy just obeyed what Teo was doing. Teo is the father of Maura. Daddy had no right to step over Teo as Maura's father. "bluffy Rayne who explained again this speech that this time was spoken directly to the owner of the matter, Evan just silently enjoyed his cigarette, Evan just silently, letting Rayne try to speak heart to heart with Stevano, Stevano seemed silent with full attention to Rayne.

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" I'm sorry Mr. Madam, Young Master" said one of the Household Assistants who arrived - suddenly came to the three of them who were still in the dining room.

" What's up, Bi? " ask Rayne back to the Household Assistant.

" There is a guest in front, Madam, "he replied quietly and politely.

" Who are the guests looking for? " ask Rayne again.

" The guest who is looking for the Master, Madam, "his answer remains with a polite bow.

" who? " saw Evan who was immediately curious.

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" I, Van. "the voice came - it was heard along with the sound of footsteps that sounded closer and closer, they immediately stared at the source of the familiar voice in his ear, Rayne was surprised and afraid of Evan after seeing the ready figure of their guests.

" Please get us a drink, Bi." Rayne told the Staircase Assistant.

" good Mistress... Then excuse me. " said the Maid replied with a polite bow, then immediately rushed over and moved back to the back.

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