Lila was confused, but she had always trusted me, so she took the money, thanked me, and left.
After Lila left, I solemnly told Aydan that the temperature would drop again.
Aleah, who sensed the tense atmosphere, obediently stayed on the side and played with her toys.
Aydan bestrated for a moment, then said, “Then I quickly went out to buy more food to bring back.”
I shook my head and said, “You go find the best workers and have them secure our house inside and out, reinforce the doors and windows, and install solar panels. Also, create a specially fortified area in the basement, with proper insulation, to serve as our safe room.‘
“Leave the stockpiling to me.”
Aydan hesitated a bit and said, “Caitlin, do we really need to go to such an extent?
I said with red eyes, “If you don’t want to watch me and Aleah die in front of you, then do as I say.”
Aydan gritted his teeth and nodded. “Then we split up and act separately.”
“Aleah, you obediently wait at home for Mom and Dad, and don’t open the door for anyone, no matter who mocks, okay?”
Aleat: lifted her head and sweetly responded to me, “I know, Mom. Aleah will be good.”
