Chapter 19

"Marie, sister is leaving," Astreille said before messing her cousin's hair a bit. "Hi, sister, be careful at work." The boy hugged him tightly and he laughed. "Help auntie when she needs something, huh? Then take care of your dad," he instructed her. The cousin nodded at him. "Of course sister, I can do it all!" Astreille flashed a sweet smile. "Study hard." She waved a goodbye to her cousin before leaving the house. Astreille smiled sweetly when she caught sight of Jezreel. He was about to get in the car to go to work but fortunately he saw it outside the house. "Jezreel!" she called her name before waving her hands. The friend immediately turned and approached in his direction. Jezreel hugged her before kissing her cheeks. "I miss you, sweetheart. How are you at work today?" He closed the car door and pulled his friend into the gate. She accompanied Jezreel to the mini-garden. "I miss you too," she replied smiling before hugging it back. Jezreel laughed and shook his head