Chapter 49

The glance from Odell was obviously telling Sylvia to leave right after she put the kids back to bed.

Madam Carter was annoyed. She asked Sylvia, “Syl, where have you guys been? What happened to your faces?”

Her question came with a smile with a hint of anticipation. She was hoping for something to happen between Odell and Sylvia.

Sylvia then told Madam Carter what happened–from Odell taking the kids away from Starz Club in the morning to bringing them and her to Astroland. Madam Carter looked disappointed.

“Grandmother, the kids are tired. I’ll tuck them in, and then I’ll leave,” Sylvia said.

She wanted to carry Isabel back to the room.

signaled the servant with a glance, and the servant came over to carry Liam to the

to Sylvia and said, “Syl, since Odell is not coming home tonight, stay for dinner. Isabel and Liam should be awake soon. They’ll sulk if they don’t see you when they wake

later, Sylvia said, “Sure.”

him as soon as he opened the door. “Odell.” She looked pale and weak while her eyes were reddish.

into his arms and said, “I don’t know. I didn’t go out

did not finish the sentence.

“Because of what?”

looked at him in fascination. Odell tightened his lips and hugged her tighter. Tara noticed the paint on his face.

a reply. Tara frowned. “Why is that little girl so naughty? She drew a tortoise on

It wasn’t a prank.” The little girl had obviously painted on his face because she accepted him as someone close. To be honest, he enjoyed the little

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