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?”
he’ll be upset after a hog like you snatched the precious sweetheart he doted on for two decades away. You should be
older than Sophie,
his eyes, Tristan questioned, “What do you mean by that? Are you comparing me to
of the Lombard family are just so mean! What’s so wrong with me? I’m considered a promising young man in Jipsdale, so why doesn’t Old Mr. Lombard like
that’s enough. Once you take care of Ysabelle, you don’t need to mind what others think. All that matters right now is her attitude toward
remarked Felix. There’s no way he can’t
“You’re an adult now, Ysabelle. You know, I think that boy from the Lane family suits you
because he was just
about my relationship with Felix yet, but I’m certain they can tell we’re a couple.
get into a relationship.” She felt a little helpless when
Ysabelle was looking at Felix, William scoffed, “Indeed you are, which is why you shouldn’t be fooled by awful old men. I’m saying this for
much as Felix wanted to
bet
also peered at Felix with a
These people… They’re so mean! Why aren’t they helping me at this
Ysabelle went to
I won’t attend it.” She knew he felt insecure,
that old, Ysabelle? I’m the same age as Mr. Tristan, so why does Old Mr. Lombard seem to disdain me so much? I don’t get
tell 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 he
my self-esteem is wounded.” He continued
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