The Tough Trio And Elena
Chapter 86 Jade Returns

Steven was sad. Jade's health is declining more and more. It's not as agile as usual. Jade rarely barked because she was always sleeping, so Steven heard her smooth snoring more often.

One day, Jade opened her eyes weakly. A rare moment because he usually sleeps all day. Then Steven grabbed her and asked her to speak.

"Jade, if it's time I'll let you go. I'm sorry if my idea is unusual, but I have to do this. Don't worry, you'll be safe next to Mommy's grave. I love you, Jade"

Then Jade barked softly and licked Steven's cheek at a glance. Shortly after, he fell asleep. This time he did not wake up again. After waiting a few hours later, Steven shook Jade's body slowly to wake her up. But there was no response. Then Steven asked his papa for help to contact dr. Ruby.

After dr. Ruby arrives, confirming that Jade is gone. Steven knew this day would come, but his feelings remained shattered. Jade's body was cleaned and stored until the funeral arrived, according to Steven's plan.

Elena who was originally angry with Steven finally relented and came to Steven's house to comfort him. Dimas and Arya, who drive Elena to Steven's house, give Steven and Elena time to talk together. But all the time, they barely spoke. Elena simply gave a hug to the grieving Steven.

"I thought I was tired of crying until you came. It turns out that my stock of tears is still a lot" said Steven

"Stevie, don't cry and I'll be sad. You should also think about your health, your body is a little hot today"

"I'm fine, Elen. I'm just too sad"

"You've eaten yet?"

"I don't know, I don't remember eating or not"

"Oh Stevie..." Elena then got up from Steven's bed.

"Where are you going? Don't go anywhere, please accompany me."

"I just wanted to ask Sissy if you've eaten or not"

"Alright, Elen. I don't want to eat, I don't have any taste"

"I'm still going to ask Sissy"

"You're stubborn, Elen"

"Same, you're stubborn too, Stevie"

"Are you still mad at me?"

"still. If you don't want to eat, I'll be even more mad at you"

"It turns out you're more fierce than Sissy"

"Yes indeed. If you still don't want to eat too, I'd better go home"

"Elen, please stay here today. I need you"

"Alright, but you're gonna have to obey me, Stevie"

"Yes, okay"

Elena then contacted Sissy via the intercom. He asks Sissy to bring Steven food so that Elena will feed Steven.

Although with great difficulty, Steven finally wanted to eat too. Steven, who was originally quiet, became increasingly quiet with Jade's departure. At Steven's request, Elena stayed behind for Steven's sake, so he contacted his grandparents for permission.

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Dimas is still back and forth from his home to Steven's, while Arya accompanies Elena to look after Steven as his relationship with his father has become more tenuous since the death of his stepmother and younger brother, so for now Arya still hasn't returned to her family home.

Elena felt Steven's body temperature getting hotter. After discussing with Sissy, they finally decided to contact dr. Sylvians. Elena also tells Arya and Hans about Steven's condition.

Some time later, Sylvia finally comes and checks on Steven. He confirmed that Steven's condition is currently declining. The main cause is likely to be Jade's departure. After prescribing some additional drugs for Steven, after that Sylvia decided to go home.

"Stevie, I want you to get well soon. Don't be sad anymore. If you're sad, I'll be sad"

"I'll try, Elen"

"Now you rest."

"You stay with me until I go to sleep"

"Yes"

"Elen..."

"Yes?"

"If I can recover, will you marry me?"

"But I don't want to. I don't want you to be alone if I don't live long"

"Oh, Stevie..." Elena's eyes glazed over at Steven's words.

"Here, don't cry anymore. You're the same as Dimas, likes to cry easily."

"I'm a girl, so it's natural to cry easily"

"So Dimas is not natural dong easily cry, because he is a guy"

After that, they both smiled. Maybe Dimas at home was choking because he was talked about by Elena and Steven.

"I'm sleepy. We'll talk again when I wake up"

"OKAY. Sleep tight, Stevie. I love you" Steven simply replied with a nod of his head. After that Elena enveloped Steven while hugging him until he fell into a deep sleep.

After making sure Steven slept soundly, Elena slowly walked out of Steven's room to breathe in some fresh air. Outside the room he meets Arya who seems to be about to leave the house.

"Tev's sleeping again?" Arya asked Elena

"Yes my brother"

"Then you come with me and redeem the Tev prescription drugs and get some fresh air. You've been in Tev's room almost all day, haven't you?"

"Yes brother. For a moment I said Sissy first yes"

"Yes. I'll wait on the porch and tell the papi too"

"Yes my brother"

After redeeming Steven's prescription medicine, Arya takes Elena to a cafe to drink while unwind.

"Sir Aryan... "

"Yes, Lena?"

"When is Jade's funeral going on?"

Arya was silent for a while, then replied.

"Not yet, Lena. Still waiting for Tev's decision"

"I hope not too long"

"Yes, I hope so too"

"I also wish Stevie could recover. Can I hope so?"

"Of course you can, Lena"

Shortly after, Arya was seen smiling faintly.

"Why does Arya smile to herself? I'm so horrified"

"Hehe... Sorry, I was imagining that if I also called Tev with Stevie, he would kill me. Why are you calling him Stevie? That's a big fuss!"

"The story is long but secret. So I'm not gonna tell you"

"Oh, is that so I'm playing secret with you? Okay deh. Here's my car keys, you go back to Tev's house and bring me my car!"

"Ih, Arya's sister is very ugly. I can't tell you either because Stevie's gonna be mad at me"

"Well, he must be angry. You haven't drank it yet? We go to Tev yuk's house, he'll wake up looking for you again"

"I drank it. Thank you, brother. So it's pretty fresh again after coming out for a while like gini"

"Yes, Lena. Yuk!"

"Yuk"

After that they both returned to Steven's house.

Upon arriving at Steven's house, it turns out Steven is still sleeping soundly while occasionally accompanied by Sissy. Elena then asks Sissy to rest as Elena offers to take turns keeping Steven while Arya goes to her room in the guest room to clean up.