Chapter 538

Chapter 538

Leah seemed to have obtained a satisfactory answer, so she remarked, “I see.”

After some small talk, she took her things and left.

Sylvia got a little more rest after that.

There was only a single partition wall separating her office from the next office. At the same time, there was a lanky figure of a

man leaning against the wall. The partition walls were made of wood and were not exactly known for having good sound

insulation. He could overhear the conversation in the neighboring office just by leaning against the wall.

A brother?

Did she still think of him as nothing more than a brother even till now?

Fast forward to Friday, around evening, Sylvia arrived at the kindergarten on time to pick up the kids. She led each of them in

one hand. Since tomorrow was the weekend, Isabel was skipping along and seemed very happy.

Liam was the exact opposite of her. She trailed behind Sylvia without a word. There was no telling what was on his mind, and he

seemed more like a miniature adult than a child.

“Isabel, Liam, where do you two want to go this weekend?”

Isabel chirped merrily, “Mommy, | want to go to the amusement park!”

Sylvia nodded and turned to Liam who answered without any visible change in expression,” I'll follow Isabel.”

The next morning, Sylvia had just finished breakfast and was about to pack up and take the children to the amusement park

when Aunt Tonya slid in through the door and whispered to her, “Sylvia, he’s here.” Sylvia zipped her lips into a grimace. She

suddenly approached Isabel and Liam, smiling meekly as she informed them, “Isabel, Liam, Mommy suddenly received an

invitation to join a certain art exhibition. Since your Daddy happened to come by, you two can go out with him today instead.”

Isabel pursed her lips and complained, “Mommy, why do you have something suddenly coming up again?”

Liam fixed a stare on Sylvia with his large eyes that contained a countenance that made him seem older than he was.

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Sylvia blinked a few times and patted their heads. “Mommy didn’t expect it to come up so suddenly either. Both of

pend time with you tomorrow, alright?” Isabel grunted. “Okay.”

Meanwhile, Liam was silent The pair went out shortly after. Sylvia stood at the door and watched them leave. When she noticed

the tall figure of a man turning toward them, she immediately ducked for cover and no longer tried to steal a second glance.

Outside the gate, Odell got out of the car and was waiting for Isabel and Liam to come to him.

Isabel was skipping toward him while Liam walked slowly with composure. As soon as they reached the car, both of them turned

back to look at the house in unison.

Odell followed their gaze and looked at the house as well. He barely managed to catch a glimpse of a figure disappearing around

the corner. He pursed his lips and concealed the dark look in his eyes, then he grabbed Isabel and Liam one after the other and

put them into the car. Isabel seemed upset being carried this way and immediately voiced her complaint upon entering the car,

“Baddie, can’t you be more gentle with us kids?” Odell sat between them and took her into his arms. “Did | hurt you?” “Well, no.”

Isabel pouted, and said with her large eyes beaming, “But can’t you properly carry me and my brother into the car next time?”

Odell shot her a look and grunted. “Alright.” Isabel leaned into his chest and announced, “We want to go to the amusement park

today.” “Alright.”

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“And we want ice cream.”

“Sure.”

The father and daughter chatted candidly. As Liam sat quietly beside them, he would dart a glance at Odell from time to time

throughout the drive.

Around evening when the amusement park was closing, Liam and Isabel walked out with Odell. The girl must have been

exhausted from the day’s activity, so she put her chubby hand out toward Odell, clearly signaling what she wanted. Odell obliged

and took her into his arms with one hand. She burrowed her chubby face into his neck and quickly fell asleep. It did not take long

before they returned to the car.