William wasn’t someone who particularly enjoyed praising others. Therefore, he meant precisely what he said when he complimented Sophie.

“Thank you, Old Mr. Lombard.” Despite receiving praise, she remained collected.

The couple stood at the side as William continued tending to the flowers. Even though William didn’t say much of anything, he did order the butler to ask the chef to prepare a few more dishes Sophie liked.

It was a clear display of his affection for her.

In the past, he didn’t like her. But, he found himself adoring her more and more nowadays. However, he was a prideful man, so he found it difficult to lower himself and speak to Sophie further.

The difference between how he used to treat her and how he treated her at that moment was drastic.

That night, Sarah and Ysabelle also returned home for dinner. Felix came too, but William seemed dissatisfied with the former.

It was because William thought the age gap between Felix and Ysabelle was too significant.

Therefore, he didn’t treat Felix nicely for the whole night.

Upon approaching Tristan, Felix asked, “Did I offend your dad? Why do I feel like he’s upset with me today, Mr. Tristan?”

a hog like you snatched the precious sweetheart he doted on for two decades

well? Besides, you’re also much older than Sophie, so

“What do you mean by that? Are you comparing me to you right now? Do you

for words. The members of the Lombard family are just so mean! What’s so wrong with me? I’m considered a promising young man

you don’t need to mind what others think.

Felix. There’s no way he can’t tell how I feel about Ysabelle. Besides, he never opposed my

know, I think that boy from the Lane

was just that dissatisfied with the

certain they can tell we’re a couple. In that case,

felt a little

you are, which is why you shouldn’t be fooled by awful old men. I’m saying this for

as Mr. Tristan! As much as Felix wanted to refute William, he couldn’t, so he pretended

at Felix. I bet he’s

peered at Felix with a gloating

so mean!

to a

for the blind date, don’t worry. I won’t attend it.” She knew he felt insecure, which was why she comforted

Mr. Tristan, so why does Old Mr. Lombard seem to disdain me so

what my grandfather says? He simply doesn’t want me to stay with you. Besides, it’s not like I can retort him in that situation,” reminded Ysabelle. Why doesn’t he still understand after I said so many things? Is it fun for him to overthink

self-esteem is wounded.” He continued

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