Chapter 26 Sylvia wrapped herself up with the children for a while. She planted a kiss on both of their cheeks in turn. Similarly, they smothered her with kisses.
It was a particularly endearing scene.
Meanwhile, Odell was left out like a stranger.
Forget about Isabel, even Liam who had been living with him for so long had never had so much physical contact with him. He had never done anything remotely close to asking for hugs, and kisses were never even considered.
Odell became more annoyed the longer he looked at them. He coughed drily, filled with irritation.
Sylvia finally untangled herself from them.
Still, Isabel and Liam kept holding her hands.
Brother and I will protect you!” “Yes, we have some dirt on
She looked at Odell.
lips and seemed disgruntled, she had
her to
butler, “Uncle Maxworth, could you tell the kitchen hands to prepare
not utter a word in response, then
had not finished to her. “Mommy, this candy is delicious. It’s got the right
wrapper off and stuffed the candy
in no time. It certainly was tasty, but she was not able to fully savor it because Odell was scowling at her
looking at me like that. I’m not here to take your children
eyed her suspiciously. “Then, what
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