Olivia called out quietly, âDadâ
Markâs gaze shifted to his younger daughter.
His voice was soft and gentle.
âItâs cold; get inside.
â
Olivia, however, refused to go inside.
She moved closer and carefully embraced Markâs arm, pleading, âDad, you come inside too.
â
Mark usually showed great fondness for Olivia.
His study still housed that little red princess house where Olivia, even grown up, would sometimes crawl into.
But now, he simply patted his daughterâs hand.
âGo inside,â he insisted.
Sensing the firmness in his tone, Olivia did not dare to insist further.
She let go and turned to look at Edwin.
Under the same moonlight, her brother appeared as handsome as their father, his eyes showing the same resolute expression.
Fear suddenly gripped Olivia.
After she left, Mark indifferently flicked the ash off his cigarette.
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âDid you see her? What did she say?â he asked.
Edwin walked closer, a faint smile on his Lips.
âYou already know, donât you?â he said.
Mark scoffed.
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âHave you made up your mind to be with her? Did you ask if she also wants this? Donât get carried away and end up with nothing.
â
Edwin remained silent, his lips pressed together.
Mark continued, saying, âHah, youâre jealous of her new boyfriend, huh? How immature!â
Edwin, skilled at reading people, noticed his fatherâs annoyance but also a softening in his stance.
He relaxed slightly.
âA man doesnât live on his physique alone.
So what he has some muscles? That doesnât make him a great man,â he remarked.
Mark eyed his son.
âMaybe Laura just likes that type,â he said.
Then, stubbing out his cigarette, he added, âYouâre not young anymore.