Chapter 158 Side Story (9)

Julian Sterling was particularly fond of asking his youngest daughter, "Sophia, who do you love the most?"

Each time, Sophia would answer with adoration, "I love Daddy the most."

This response always filled him with a sense of paternal achievement.

Today, holding his daughter in his arms, he asked again, "Sophia, is Daddy your favorite person?"

This time, Sophia didn't nod immediately. Instead, she pondered deeply before concluding, "I love Daddy, but I also love Elliott."

Julian's handsome face darkened. Stroking her hair, he narrowed his eyes and asked, "Who is Elliott?" The name clearly irked him.

Sophia innocently replied, "Elliott is just Elliott!"

Julian felt utterly defeated by her response.

That evening, after Lily Parker finished her bath and saw Julian brooding on the bed, she asked, "What's wrong?"

Julian huffed, "Do you know who Sophia says Elliott is?"

"Elliott?" Lily paused while applying her face cream, thinking for a moment. "I think he must be Dominic Morriso