Chapter 9

In the black car that was speeding down the road, Liam sat in his child seat and was staring straight ahead.

He said, “No need to pick me up tomorrow. I’m going to have dinner there. I’ll go home with Uncle Ben and Uncle Jacob after dinner.”

Uncle Ben and Uncle Jacob were the bodyguards responsible for safeguarding him.

He was telling this to Odell, who was sitting next to him. Odell frowned, looking a little displeased by this. The child had always spoken with a commanding tone, and it seemed like he would never accept any form of questioning once he had announced something. One would wonder where he learned such manners from. Truly, he was Odell’s flesh and blood. Odell scowled and stated sternly, “Don’t play till too late, and remember to come home early.”

It seemed like Liam did not hear what he said. His eyes continued staring ahead of him while his mind was still filled with thoughts about the time he spent with his mother and sister.

‘My mommy is so gentle and my sister is so cute. If only I could be with them all the time…’ Odell, who could not draw a response from his son, shot him an unimpressed glare. After a while, the car stopped at the Carters’. When Liam entered the house, Odell turned to the two bodyguards. He asked them, “Which classmate’s house did Liam go to today?”

One of the bodyguards replied, “It was the desk-mate of the young master. Her name is Isabel.”

“A girl?”

“Yes.”

“What’s she like?”

“She’s very vibrant and charming. The young master enjoyed playing with her. She’s a child actor who’s gained a bit of popularity.”

A child actor?

Then again, the kindergarten they went to was reputable for upholding privacy, so it was not surprising that a child actor would enroll there.

Odell had no further questions. He just instructed them, “Watch him closely and make sure to report to me immediately if anything comes up.”

“Yes, sir.”

finished her work ahead of time and bought a large bag of

home.

his favorite snack was either. She settled with making Isabel’s favorite snacks with some additional healthy

soon as Isabel and

first thing Isabel did was run to her for a

hugged her, then she hugged Liam as well. Finally,

on the food

after putting on a pair of gloves. He ate with such

them, then spent time playing

sooner

was not coming to pick him up, Sylvia felt safe bringing Isabel with her to escort Liam downstairs. It was only after she saw the car leaving that she led Isabel back into the

with longing. “Bro, we won’t be able to see each other for two days. I will miss you.” Liam only frowned and said nothing. Sylvia went to console her, “Isabel, two days will pass in no time.

a brief, “Oh” before

to tell how disappointed

her head and took her hand to escort Liam

were only right by the entrance. After bidding farewell, Liam

separated for two days, Isabel’s eyes and little

gently took her daughter’s

get into the car, suddenly stopped and looked back at

perking up when he

and said to him, “Liam, get in the car quickly. Don’t worry about

for a moment, then he turned

turned her head and buried

Isabel upstairs while consoling her, “Come on, Isabel. Don’t be sad. We’ll see your brother again in two

down. Sylvia sighed helplessly and continued doing what she could

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