Chapter 184

Mini was sprawled across the couch, barely keeping her eyes open when the doorbell rang. A deep sigh escaped her lips. Who could that be? Elyana had her own key—no one else ever rang the bell. Dragging herself up, she opened the door—and froze. Standing there were Daimon and Ertha. “Mr. Blackwood?” she gasped in disbelief. “Where’s Elyana?” Daimon asked coldly, brushing past her into the house without waiting for an invitation. “She... she stepped out. What are you doing here? Weren’t you supposed to be—” Daimon halted mid-stride and turned to look at her. His sharp gaze silenced her instantly. Her throat went dry as he asked, “Where are the kids?” “They’re... they’re sleeping,” Mini stammered, still overwhelmed by his sudden appearance. But Daimon didn’t need directions. As if pulled by instinct, he moved toward the hallway, his steps firm. Mini didn’t dare stop him. He pushed open the door to the bedroom and stood there, silent. Joxan, Oasis, and Jessica were fast asleep. Joxan reste