Kisha paused, scanning the faces of the gathered warriors and soldiers before continuing. "And remember, when you get home, make sure to use the substances we’ve provided and follow the training exercises.
Not only will they help you rejuvenate, but they’ll also make you stronger—especially for those of you with awakened abilities." Kisha smiled warmly at them before turning to walk back with Duke, leaving Vulture and Aston to handle the final details.
When Kisha and Duke arrived at the villa, Marcus and the children were already busy preparing dinner in the kitchen. Daisy was setting the table with plates and utensils, while the twins assisted Marcus with cooking.
By 6 PM, the others began arriving one by one, and Kisha felt a warmth that reminded her of life before the apocalypse. The routine of going out to work early in the morning and returning home before dinner created a comforting sense of normalcy.
It warmed her cold, broken heart and brought back memories of her family in City A. She prayed that this peaceful existence would last, cherishing the fleeting semblance of normalcy.
While waiting for dinner, Kisha and Duke retreated to their room. Once settled, Kisha called Keith. She was confident that her grandparents had awakened and were adapting to their new abilities with Keith’s help.
She knew that, just as she was busy managing the base in City B, Keith and his team were equally occupied with mastering their powers. Almost everyone had awakened, and some of Duke’s subordinates had also safely reached their hidden base.
Despite her busy schedule, she periodically checked on the development of their hidden base. Now, she wanted to call Keith to hear about it directly from him, even though she was already well-informed about the progress.
"Hey, baby brother!" Kisha greeted cheerfully. Duke, sitting beside her with his left arm wrapped around her waist, watched the holographic video call intently. The display fascinated him, a testament to the advanced technology in use.
Keith’s eyes widened in surprise as the familiar panel appeared before him. Thankfully, he was in his room, recovering from the grueling training session. "Sis! I missed you!" he exclaimed, his voice dripping with affectionate playfulness. Noticing Duke sitting close to Kisha, Keith couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow in mild annoyance, his gaze flickering between them.
"Sis, why is Duke sitting so close to you? Aren’t you two a bit too cozy?" Keith shot the question with a hint of jealousy, his eyes narrowing as he pouted. The displeasure was clear on his face as he glared at Kisha, his protective instincts flaring up at the sight of someone encroaching on his sister’s space. freёweɓnovel.com
Kisha flinched at Keith’s comment about her closeness with Duke, realizing she hadn’t mentioned anything to her family about their relationship. Feeling a bit embarrassed, she cleared her throat and decided to play dumb. "Ahem, where are Grandpa and Grandma? Aren’t they with you?"
"Grandpa’s busy patrolling the perimeter with the others, and Grandma’s in the kitchen helping Mrs. Evans and Eliot," Keith said with a deep, annoyed sigh. "Listen, sis, Melody’s been a real piece of work.
Her mother just recovered from being sick, and not only did she avoid helping her family out of fear they’d turn into zombies, but now that they’re better, she’s clinging to the newcomers and avoiding her own family."
"She’s trying to butter them up so they’ll think better of her and is acting like the mistress of the house. I’ve never seen anyone as annoyingly manipulative as she is. Even her own family is disappointed in her."
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