Chapter 120

As Mom and I were bonding, I immediately remembered Derby, who was sitting all lost in the other room, thinking about what happened. “Derby,” I mentioned, pulling myself out of Mom’s hold. “I need to talk to her. She’s down at the moment.” “I saw the shock in her eyes. Go talk to her. Meanwhile, I need to reach the tailor and ask about the pets.” She smirked cunningly, taking out her phone. Mom’s funny side planted a smile on my face. I left the room and went into the other to find Derby. There I met her standing close to the window, gazing out to the night. Drawing near with my hand falling on her shoulder, Derby shivered and turned to face me. Her face came brightening with a smile, trying to hide her unhappiness. “Evolet, I didn’t see you there.” “Are you okay?” I asked, staring at her dull face. “I’m not sure. I don’t even know,” she responded, crossing her arms. Understanding how she must be feeling, I carefully took Derby to the bed and began to apologize to her for keeping her i