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?”

did you expect? Of course he’ll be upset after a hog like you snatched the precious sweetheart he doted

Ysabelle well? Besides, you’re also much older than Sophie, so why didn’t he complain about you? Why is he only upset at me?” Felix was

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

was at a loss 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 in Jipsdale,

Ysabelle, you don’t need to mind what others think. All that matters right now is her attitude toward

it. Now you’re acting like my friend,” remarked Felix. There’s no way he can’t tell how I feel about Ysabelle. Besides, he never opposed my relationship with her

think that boy from the Lane

was just that

relationship with Felix yet, but I’m certain they can tell we’re a couple. In that case, why did Grandpa

relationship.” She felt a little helpless when she said that while

“Indeed you are, which is why you

as Felix wanted to refute

bet he’s pissed

peered at Felix with a

made Felix feel gloomy. These people… They’re so

went to a secluded spot

for the blind date, don’t worry. I

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

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

me, then. I think my self-esteem

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