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?”

sweetheart he doted on for two decades away. You should be glad he didn’t just kick

a hog now? Don’t you think I suit Ysabelle well? Besides, you’re also much older than Sophie,

Are you comparing me to you right now? Do you think we’re

for words. The members of the Lombard family are just so mean! What’s so

Ysabelle, you don’t need to

remarked Felix. There’s no way he can’t tell how

Ysabelle. You know, I think that boy from the Lane family suits you

he was just that dissatisfied

dumbstruck. I haven’t told my family about my relationship with Felix yet, but I’m certain they can tell we’re a

a hurry to get into a relationship.” She felt a little helpless when she

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

as Felix wanted to refute William, he couldn’t, so he pretended not to

at Felix. I bet

at Felix with a gloating

These people… They’re so mean! Why aren’t they helping

dinner, Ysabelle went to a

I won’t attend it.” She knew he felt

Mr. Tristan, so why does Old Mr. Lombard seem to disdain me so much? I don’t get it!” Felix

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

then. I think my self-esteem is wounded.” He continued

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