Chapter 196

Early the next morning, Yarrick loaded the gifts Hailey had prepared for his parents into the car. With Natalie by his side, he was all set to hit the road. Hailey reminded him, "Yarrick, please be careful while driving, okay? No pushing yourself when you're tired." Hailey looked at her husband and daughter in the car, feeling reluctant to see them go. They'd be gone for two or three days, and her heart felt a little empty. Yarrick smiled from the driver's seat, trying to ease her worry. "Don't worry, honey. We'll come back early." "Mom, relax!" Natalie chimed in brightly from the passenger seat. "If Dad gets tired, I'll take over." Hailey gave a reluctant nod. "Alright then. Get going while it's still early…" Driving the Jeep Wrangler, Yarrick headed toward his hometown, Greenridge Valley. Natalie was sitting up front, looking visibly excited. "Dad, how long till we reach?" she asked. "Should be around evening," Yarrick replied, glancing at the GPS. "According to the GPS, we'v