Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Dulcie had barely taken a few bites of her cake when she heard her father’s approaching footsteps. Startled, she quickly set down the cake.

“What’s wrong? Don’t you like it?” Casey was oblivious to the situation.

It wasn’t until Symeon entered the dining room that Dulcie obediently settled in her seat and wiped her mouth clean, and Casey realized what had unsettled the little girl.

“Who allowed you to eat the cake? Don’t you care about your teeth?” Symeon’s expression soured when he noticed the cake on the table.

Frightened, Dulcie grabbed Casey’s hand, hoping she would defend her.

Casey gently patted the child’s head and then turned her attention to Symeon. “I told her that eating a small amount of cake once in a while is fine. After she’s done, I’ll make sure she brushes her teeth.”

Symeon, placated, pulled out a dining chair to sit down and turned to Dulcie. “Is this why you didn’t go to kindergarten today? Are you planning to play truant?”

“I haven’t seen Miss Casey for a long time, and I want to spend some time with her. Dad, please, can I go to kindergarten in the afternoon?”

Seeing Dulcie’s pleading look, Casey interjected. “Let Dulcie stay with me for a while. You can get on with your tasks, and I’ll take care of her.”

“Are you that free? Don’t you have any work? Is Elias that lenient with you?” Symeon mocked coldly.

Unfazed. Casey replied, “I’ve already resigned. I don’t dare to continue working in his company. Right now, my top priority is to settle my shareholdings.”

He didn’t say anything more and ate a few bites of breakfast before getting up and leaving.

Once Symeon had left, Dulcie regained her composure and whispered, “Miss Casey, Dad’s gone. Can I have another bite of cake? It’s really tasty.”

“Sure, but only two more bites, or you might get cavities.”

“Okay”

laugh. Throughout their time together, she had developed a maternal bond with Dulcie. However, she remained hesitant to reveal that she was Dulcie’s biological mother, fearing that the child might not be ready to accept this

Casey devoted her days to Dulcie, accompanying her and immersing herself in Dulcie’s

work and barely seen around

the phone rang.

it was Amanda on the line, likely with some good news.

if you show these results to your father, he won’t want to take legal action against you anymore. Instead, he’ll likely seek a divorce with

are the results?” Although she had

a biological relationship with your younger brother. However, your stepmother and your younger brother are indeed

test report? I’ll deliver it

the DNA test results to your father. I believe he’s on

home now?” She was sure that Eleanor would cause a scene and deny everything. As such, she

sleepless night, but I believe your father should be capable of handling this situation. If he can’t, how can he manage such

to your advice.”

deal this time. After everything was resolved, she decided to treat her to

while, she decided to call her

phone! “Why are you calling at this time?

if you insist on thinking that way, I have nothing to say. I just want to reveal the truth. Why are you being so unreasonable? Do you want to be deceived by that woman for

ended up arguing with her father whenever they

need you to interfere in my affairs! You said the DNA test I did before was fake, but can you guarantee that this DNA test is genuine? Right now, I trust no one

Philip hung up the phone.

at the disconnected call, seething with anger. Her father had become so obstinate that he

could bring him back to reality!