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?”
the precious sweetheart he doted on for two decades
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
mean by that? Are you
The members of the Lombard family are just so mean! What’s so wrong with me? I’m considered
you take care of Ysabelle, you don’t need to mind what others think.
friend,” remarked Felix. There’s no way he can’t tell
Ysabelle. You know, I think that boy from the Lane family suits
he was just that dissatisfied with the
I’m certain they
I’m not in a hurry to get into a relationship.” She felt a little helpless
was looking at Felix, William scoffed, “Indeed you are, which is why you shouldn’t be fooled by awful old men. I’m
As much as Felix wanted to refute William, he couldn’t, so
bet
peered at
They’re so mean! Why
to a
As for the blind date, don’t worry. I won’t attend it.” She
that old, Ysabelle? I’m the same age as Mr. Tristan, so why does
you not to mind 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
my self-esteem
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