Darmiel, in return to Ameelah’s glaring look, darted her with a look so full of love and deep affection that it caught her completely off guard. Ameelah stiffened, her heart skipping a beat against her will under the sheer intensity of his gaze.
“Mom, let us go now. Come on, I am excited!” It was Amiel’s loud, eager voice that finally awakened Ameelah’s frozen senses. He was whining already, bouncing on his heels, wanting to go to the shopping mall right away.
“Oh, alright. Let’s go,” Ameelah muttered, quickly turning on her heel. She walked fast toward her own car, but Amiel immediately called out to her again.
“Mom, where are you going? I thought you agreed that we will be using Mr. Darmiel’s car!”
“Err, yes. I agreed,” she said in a surprised, flustered tone, realizing she had insti
