DISCLAIMER
Life With Derek belongs to Disney, not me. Like I said in the previous chapter, if I'm wrong about anything, please tell me.
At this, everyone froze. Lizzie and Marti stared at each other in surprise. What did Casey just say?
"What did you say?" Nora questioned.
"I said, I want to live with Dad," Casey repeated. At this, George's expression became hurt. He had thought Casey had been adjusting.
"Honey, come on. You haven't given this a chance," Nora coaxed.
"Yeah. I have," Casey responded. "This isn't working. I'm not happy I'm here, Derek's not happy I'm here. Why don't I just go? I didn't even want to move anyways," she continued.
"Casey, is this what you really want?" Nora questioned.
"Yeah, it is," Casey confirmed.
"George, what do you think?" Nora queried. He blew out a breath.
"Personally, I'd rather Casey stay, but if she's not happy here..." he stopped for a moment, then plunged on. "then she should go," he finished.
"Go pack. I'll call your father," Nora stated with a sigh.
"Yes!" Casey cheered. Derek looked as equally happy. Casey ran up the stairs.
"Isn't this great? I get to go home!" she squealed, hugging Lizzie.
"Yeah, great," the younger girl said in a voice that belied her words. Marti looked just as unhappy. However, Casey didn't notice. With another squeal, the older girl dashed for her room.
AUTHOR'S NOTE
Yeah, I know Edwin wasn't in this chapter. Don't worry. I'm not neglecting him. He'll be in the next chapter.