I called Rilea because I was afraid she might act impulsively, confront Dimitrie directly, and ruin my plan.
I didn't go directly to Stayce; some things become difficult to handle once we have a falling out. I thought if I couldn't keep the person, I must at least keep the money. What I've fought hard to achieve over the years, I can't just hand over to someone else.
I took out my phone and called Dimitrie's parents.
"Hello, Mom, it's me. I haven't seen you in a long time. Xylo keeps asking to see Grandma (or nanny). When are you coming over to visit?"
Dimitrie's parents adore their grandson the most, and sure enough, they came over from their hometown within a few days after I said this.
My work is very busy, and I don't have much time to accompany these two elders, but they've been
