Chapter 165

Sonnet laughed. “What are you talking about, Dad? It’s not like our family can suddenly become rich and powerful.”

Myles blinked at her. “What if we can?”

Sonnet clapped her hands together, thinking her father was joking. “True. As long as I work hard, we might actually make it big someday. I don’t have to marry into wealth if I become wealthy myself!”

Just then, they heard voices outside. It sounded like Maxwell was heading this way.

Sonnet’s heart leaped into her throat.

She was not ready to let her father know about her relationship with Maxwell yet…

“Uncle Maxwell, you said you’d take us dragonfly-hunting. Are you going to keep your promise?” said Jaybie from outside.

“Of course!” Maxwell replied.

“Then let’s go right now!”

Then their voices became distant again.

Sonnet quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

She stole a peek at Myles. She did not know what he was thinking, but he was smiling. “That man may act like a child, but he’s a great chess player! I haven’t met a dece