Chapter 302

Dad, Mom, sis, I’m back!” A young teenager's voice rang out.

Instantly Sophia heard the voice, her eyes widened in surprise before lighting up with excitement. And for the first time that evening, a genuine smile spread across her face as she leaped from her chair, nearly knocking it over.

“Victor!" She shrieked, her tone so high-pitched and excited as she rushed towards the door with such speed that it seemed as though she had been waiting for this very moment all evening. “He’s back!”

Beatrice, slightly more composed, followed behind her daughter, her face and mood instantly changed into a bright smile at the sight of her son. At the doorway stood Victor Gray, the youngest and only son, the crown prince and prized jewel of the family. He was tall for his age, his dark hair tousled in that effortlessly charming way, and his eyes gleaming with the assurance of someone who had never known consequences.

His confident and cocky grin spread wide as he walked in.

Sophia flung her arm