Immediately Stella stepped outside Magnificent Events Center, she scanned the entire area but neither her brother nor her sister was in sight.

Evans soon joined her outside, standing behind his wife. "They left already," he sensed. "Go fetch the kids; I'll get the car ready."

Frowning and biting her lip, Stella rushed back into the party hall, gathered their belongings, and swiftly led the children outside.

They’d have to apologize to Old Master Mandez later, for leaving unannounced. The birthday party was already coming to an end, anyways…

As soon as they settled into the car, Evans sped away.

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The ride home was silent. Neither the brother nor his...