Chapter 539

She sobbed in outright terror but didn’t dare to let out a cry. Terrified, she was too careful and timid to cry out loud.

She cowered, trying to find a place to hide, but she couldn’t find anyone to give her support and trust.

Standing in the middle of the room, she felt lost and utterly alone, her small shoulders trembling with each suppressed sob.

At this, Lysander’s brow furrowed; his long arm reached out to scoop up the small frame of Sophia.

Atticus and Dorian rushed forward at the same time, their heads held high and their protective instincts on full display.

“Don’t you dare bully our sister!” they both cried out in unison.

Their defiant stand was reminiscent of a pair of fierce cubs defending their territory.

stand together. It was okay to endure hardships at home, but they should never tolerate any outsider hurting

in his arms, Atticus

Sophia stiffened, her whole body taut with fear. She was expecting some form

wiped the tears off her face with his palm, his voice soft and soothing as he said, “Don’t cry. You like antiques, right? I’ll take you to choose some now. You can have whatever you

closer to him

stark contrast to his usual stern

aback by this

of envy in the little boys. They wondered if their father’s embrace would be

wide with curiosity, were fixed

Lysander replied.

Sophia said, “I…I like circular pendants.”

said, picking Sophia up and heading towards the back garden. Atticus and Dorian

brought over some ice cream and handed it to Elowen, saying, “Miss, your

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