The Warm Home
Season 3 Chapter 9

Morning at George's mansion.

"Hey, Anne. Do you know that Mr Richard and his family will stay for a few days?" Anne who was drying clothes, stopped her hands and turned to the maid who asked her to speak.

"I don't know yet. Why why?" Ask while continuing his work.

"Doooh! That's the danger one. Know it? His wife Mr. Richard is very 'venomous' . Don't make him upset, it could be dangerous! That's his behavior, lhoo. She's smart at saying 'sweet' words'. Huh! I think it's better to be scolded by a perfectionist than that woman. Anyway, you have to be careful." the story was long in a serious tone.

Anne just nodded.

"After all, I will survive him because the young master told me to be his personal servant for a few days." His mind with a thin smile.

In another room, though,

All members of the Vicenzo family enjoy breakfast at the dinner table with a tense atmosphere. There were no happy expressions emanating from their faces. There were no greetings or smiles adorning the dining room.

Richard, George's second son, who had arrived suddenly, panicked the servants. Moreover, he also brought his first wife and son, Neil who likes to disturb the servants who work.

George already knew the commotion between Raka and Neil. But the response was just a thin smile that contained a meaning. Only Zack knows. George believes that Raka can handle it on her own.

On the other side.... Raka enjoys her breakfast with a peaceful heart in her room with a maid named Anne, she likes it because Anne is not talkative and deft. Nicholas he's assigned to be a waitress while that shitty kid, Neil. (Pity)

"Anne, close the window." The maid stood up and did as he was told. After that, he sat down next to her.

"Have you ever worked in the place of the Honorable Master?"

"Never. Actually, I've never met him either. Just meeting with his confidant. He is a very busy man. So, to meet him was very difficult. Especially if there is no interest."

Raka nodded slowly while enjoying her bread.

"I'm very curious." Prattling

"All I know is that he is not an American. His identity is hard to find. Someday, if it is destined to meet, it will surely meet. And I hope you meet at the right time and place." Anne said with a smile.

The breakfast is done. "I feel, there are some servants who work here is a shipment from someone. Don't-don't, it wasn't just you that was sent by Honored Master."

Anne who was about to stand up, instantly fell silent.

"It seems you know a lot. Well then, I don't have to tell you anything."

"Not really. Oh yea! That spoiled kid how's it going?" Raka was curious about the boy she had battered. There is no guilt. According to him, that was the lesson he deserved for the person who had demeaned him. If his grandmother was still alive, it would have banned him.

"Said a waiter who cleaned his room, he still complained about his sick stomach. The wound was also treated by his mother."

Raka smiled grinning.

"Fruit that falls, not far from the tree. Haha! His mother was the same. Yes, his son dared to do it. Oh yea! Grandpa must know about it. What's the response??" His gaze stared at the ceiling of the room imagining what George was going to do to him. Give him a punishment or...??

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"Dad.... If you feel lonely, why not invite one of your grandchildren to stay the night?"

"Hm? Raphael and Raka are also the grandchildren of the father. It's so weird your question." His relaxed reply made Richard furious.

"They're just a burden. Especially that red hair. He's very dangerous! Just look at Neil. Made by him. A child is so rude. How --"

"He knows what he's doing. He wouldn't hit Neil if he didn't make him mad. All this time, he's been fine. Nicholas, his personal servant is very familiar with him. Haa! Nevermind! If you've come here to talk about Raka and Raphael, it's better to go home."

Then George stood up from his seat and walked to the bookshelf to pick up a black box tied with a white ribbon. He took out a small and medium sized picture frame.

"You look at these two photos well." George gave me two photos. The first photo is of an adult man and the second photo is of a small child who is the same age as Raka.

"This is my picture, grandfather." Lirih.

Then George offered a picture of a boy hugging a middle-aged woman with a very sweet smile.

"Huh? Who is this kid? Is this... Wasn't it! This is not grandpa! But, how is it a bit similar??" Richard scrunched his forehead looking for an answer as to who the boy in the photo was.

"Because of you! He's the kid that got your son battered. He's the boy you call a BURDEN."

Richard was stunned to hear the answer. No way! Her thought. There is no way the 'dangerous' boy is a member of the Vicenzo family. But, he could not avoid that the boy had the same hair color and gaze as his late grandfather, Nathanael.

"What's his name?" Ask curiously.

"Raka."

"Huh?! Why is his name so strange? Who gave him?"

"Mendiang. In the past, she was cared for by her grandmother but, a sad incident happened. Grandma died, so now I'm the one who took care of her." Evidently.

The man still could not believe it clearly he still felt hesitant to admit that the boy was his nephew.

"Whose parents? Already investigated?"

"Still in the investigation. Just found out who her mother is."

Richard thought for a moment, there was no way he was the son of his brother, Axello let alone his brother, Robert. As he knows, Robert has only one daughter.

"Not to think about it, just focus on your work and your family. Especially your son, Neil. Don't get used to him demeaning others. Raka was being rude like that because Neil first bothered her."

George's words just made his heart heat up. He did not accept if the strange boy who defended.

"Father defends psych*p*t little one?!"

"I'm not defending anyone. I defend the right. If Raka is wrong, I will blame her too. Despite his rude nature, but he also had a heart like everyone else!"

Richard immediately stood up and stepped out leaving his father without saying anything.

Instantly, George's expression changed, he was gloomy at longing for the company of his granddaughter. His grandson is special to him.

"Raka.... We haven't talked in a long time while enjoying a cup of coffee. I hope you don't hate me.."