Zara returned from her morning jog and entered the mansion while the pair conversed. "Good morning, Dad. Good morning, Mom," Zara spoke as she approached them.
Kylie and Andrew turned toward the voice and noticed Zara approaching towards them. "Good Morning, Lia." "Good Morning, Baby." Kylie and Andrew responded with a warm smile.
Ava got Zara a glass of warm water and handed it to her. "Thank you, Ava." Ava nodded and stood to the side.
"Lia, did you sleep well? You had no trouble sleeping, right?" Kylie inquired worriedly. "Yes, mom. I had a good sleep." Zara replied with a smile.
"Honey, what are you worried about? This isn't her first stay here." Andrew stated while looking at Kylie. "Yes, I understand. But it's been a long time since she returned. That is why I asked."
Andrew smiled at Kylie and turned to face his daughter, asking, "Lia, now that you've returned. What are you planning to do?"
"I'm going to relax first and then get started on my plans, Dad. I still have work to complete. And I want to continue doing so." Zara said calmly, looking at her father.
"It's nice that you considered it. If you like, you may just delegate the task to your brothers. Anyway, it is their obligation to take care of you." Andrew spoke as he thought.
"Yes, Lia. If you feel you'd rather spend your time doing something else, simply delegate those tasks to your brothers. At least they can do it for their sister. Don't overburden yourself with work." Kylie added after Andrew.
"And another thing Lia. I didn't let your brothers know that you have returned." Kylie continued as she looked at Zara.
It is not that Kylie disliked her sons. It's simply that she wishes to spend more time with her daughter. She's merely scared that if her boys return, they'll take Zara's time.
Zara knew about Kylie very well, so she just calmly said, "It's okay, Mom. First, let them finish their tasks. When they receive the news, they will show up. If not, I'll call and talk to them."
Kylie was happy hearing her daughter support her decision. But she still asked with concern, "Is it good? They must have missed you as much as we did. So they'll be happy to hear that you've returned home. And I also know that they kept on giving you a call when you were overseas."
"Yes, Mom. They called me non-stop. But, it's not a bad thing though. But it's been quite a long time since they called. I didn't even receive a single call from any brothers." Zara said as she looked at her mother.
"I know the reason behind that. They must be upset that you haven't returned home in such a long time. They expected you to return shortly after finishing your task. But who would have expected you to take years to return?" Kylie smiled and spoke as she stroked her daughter's hair.
"What are they furious about? My daughter only wants to learn new things and enjoy her life. Is this bad? How dare they be angry at my daughter?" Andrew spoke with a stern expression.
"And, honey. Don't tell them about Lia's return. They must suffer from not talking to their sister for a long time. How dare they leave my dear daughter waiting for them?" Andrew continued to snort.
"It's my mistake, Dad. I told everyone that I'll return soon. But, I took years to return. So it's understandable for them to be angry." Zara said as she looked at her father.
"And I have to apologize to both of you for making you both wait for me for years. I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Dad." Zara said with a calm smile.
"What are you sorry for, Lia? Now that you're back. That's what matters most." Andrew remarked with a loving smile on his face.
"Yeah. I forgot to ask. What do you like to do Lia, such as hobbies or anything else?" Andrew as he seriously looked at his daughter. "Making money, Dad." Zara said as she looked at her father.
"You have not changed at all, my dear. You still have your father's hobby. I assumed that when you grew older, you would have new interests. But you're still the same seven-year-old Lia." Kylie smiled and joked as she gazed at the father-daughter pair.
"Yeah. I've told you. My daughter is just like me. If our baby looks like you, then she has my personality and interests." Andrew looked proudly at her wife and caressed her daughter's hair.
"We did not tell your brothers or anyone about your homecoming. We wish to spend time with you. So we figured we'd tell them later. Is that okay with you, dear?" Kylie and Andrew both asked their daughter.
"Are you sure they won't start a fight if they hear later?" Zara asked, concerned, as she glanced at her mother. "Your brothers can fight if they wish. We are their parents, and we have the right to tell and withhold certain facts." Kylie reassured her daughter with her comments.
"But I'm sure others will be furious if they find out I'm here later. They'll definitely pick a fight with you guys. Are you prepared to battle with grandparents as well?" Zara questioned, looking at her parents.
Hearing their daughter's words the couple went into some thought. But after thinking about it, Kylie said, "You don't worry about that. Just spend your time happily. I would like to take you out this couple of days. It's been long since you came here."
Zara got up after the conversation to return to her room and dress before coming down for breakfast. When she turned to face the stairs, she noticed someone crouching behind a pillar in the living room near the stairs.
With a quick glimpse, she recognized Gia. She was aware that Gia had been listening to them for quite some time. But she didn't seem to hear much from the start.
Zara didn't think much about it and did not have the patience to expose her and talk with her. So as if she didn't know about Gia hiding behind the pillar, she went straight back to her room.
After seeing Zara return back to her room, Gia paused for a second before heading to Olivia's room. She was familiar with Olivia's schedule, so she was certain Olivia was awake now. So she knocked on the door before entering.