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.

told them that a family must stand together. It was okay to endure hardships at home, but they should never tolerate any outsider hurting their loved

and hold her in his arms, Atticus and Dorian immediately

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

soft and soothing as he said, “Don’t cry. You like antiques, right? I’ll take you to choose some now. You can have

on his lap, Lysander pulled her closer to him as if afraid she might

a stark contrast to his usual

had been ready for a fight, were taken aback by this sight. They exchanged

in the little boys. They wondered if their

was also taken aback. Her teary eyes, now sparkling and wide with curiosity, were fixed on Lysander as she hesitantly

course,” Lysander replied.

Sophia said, “I…I

go pick one out,” Lysander said, picking Sophia up and heading towards the back garden. Atticus and Dorian exchanged another glance

a maid brought over some ice cream and handed it to Elowen,

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