Isabel cried, "Liam, let me win!"A moment later, a victory chime sounded from the game.Isabel shouted happily, "Thanks, Liam!"Odell's eyes softened slightly, and he raised his hand to push the door open.The two little ones were sitting cross-legged on the floor, each holding a gamepad.Across the room hung a large screen that was showcasing a large-scale online racing game.The two little ones froze when they saw him enter.Odell frowned and said in a low voice, "Put the game away and go to sleep."Liam went, "Okay."Isabel obviously had not had enough and pouted.However, she knew that she was no match for him, so she obediently gave the gamepad to her brother and let him put it away.Soon, they climbed into bed.Odell did not leave. He sat on the chair next to their bed and casually opened a storybook.Isabel pouted. "Baddie, I don't wanna hear a bedtime story from you."Odell gave her a cold look.Isabel immediately hid behind Liam.He pursed his lips and put the
Isabel and Liam were also in the living room.Sylvia went to them and played with them.At 9 p.m., it was time for them to go to bed.Sylvia went to their room.After changing them into their pajamas, she watched them lie under the covers, and sat on the little chair at the head of the bed. She took a storybook and softly told them a bedtime story.Soon, the little ones closed their eyes and fell asleep.Sylvia put down the storybook, kissed their cheeks, and walked out of their room.In the living room, Odell was still sitting on the sofa reading a book.He looked up at her when she walked over.Since she met his eyes, she could not pretend she did not see him. Thus, she said, "Isabel and Liam are already asleep."Odell hummed.The sound was light with no extra emotion.However, there was obviously no displeasure either.It seemed like she still had to take the initiative to greet him. She could not pretend not to see him.She quickly walked out.Odell watched her figur
Sylvia did not know that Liam said all that to Odell after she left.When she got home, she washed up and rested like in previous days.For the next few days, she did not see Odell when she went to see the two little ones. Perhaps he had gone on a business trip.However, it was good that she did not see him. That way, she did not have to force herself to greet him.A few days later.That morning, the two little ones came over to her early in the morning.Sylvia promised Simon to attend his painting exhibition, so she took the two little ones with her.The place where the exhibition was held was near their preschool.When they arrived at the pace, Isabel ran inside with joy.Liam quickly followed her and grabbed her little hand.Sylvia followed behind them.Even though they were young, they looked like they knew how to admire the paintings.Sylvia could not help but laugh.Then, she received a message from Edmund.He asked, "Lil Syl, are you free at noon? I'll treat you to
Liam said, "Don't touch my sister's face."He had a childish voice, but his tone was as mature as a grown-up.However, Edmund naturally would not bicker with a small child. He smirked and said, "Okay, I won't touch."At this point, Sylvia also came back.She asked suspiciously, "Isabel and Liam, what are you two talking about with Edmund?""Nothing," Liam answered and pulled Isabel to his side.Sylvia looked at Edmund.He smiled and said, "Your kids are really cute, Lil Syl.Sylvia smiled. "Let's go and continue to view the exhibition.""Sure." He immediately followed behind Sylvia.Isabel and Liam looked back at him in unison.Liam's gaze was wary, while Isabel carried a scowl.Edmund narrowed his eyes at them.Isabel narrowed her eyes back.However, Liam turned his head away coldly and ignored him.It looked like an action from a businessman.Simon was the famous Aquila, and many people were rushing to see his paintings.Sylvia was Simon's friend and knew a lot about
The meal was very lively.Edmund wanted to send them back.However, Sylvia refused and went back with the children.She drove on the way back.Isabel and Liam sat in the child seats in the back.Liam was quiet.Isabel chattered endlessly."Mom, what's that mister's name again?"Sylvia replied, "Edmund Price.""What does he do?"Sylvia did not know exactly what he did either, so she said, "I've only met him twice, so I'm not familiar with him yet, but he should probably be in business."Isabel asked, "Is he a mob boss?"Through the rearview mirror, Sylvia saw the glimmering light in Isabel's eyes.She was anticipating Edmund to be a mob boss.Sylvia's lips twitched, and she smiled back at her. "I don't think so. He's just in business."Isabel sighed. "Fine."The car was quiet for a short time before she piped up again."Although he's not that fair and good-looking as Baddie, he's quite interesting." She gave a serious evaluation of Edmund. "Mommy, remember to take me al
"Because I said so."Sylvia ignored him.Odell said angrily, "Why aren't you saying anything?""There's nothing I have to say.""Do you not understand what I'm saying?""Yeah, I don't."Odell was speechless.His chest suddenly felt even more stuffy.After a long time, he said, "If I find out that you came into contact with him again, you'll never see the children again."Then, he hung up the phone.In Sylvia's residence.She sat on the bed and cursed at the phone, "Lunatic."...The next afternoon, Sylvia bumped into Edmund when attending an activity held by the Art Association.The event was open to the public, so anyone could participate.Sylvia did not expect Edmund to come. It seemed like he was really interested in art.She explained the event to him.When it was over, it was just in time to have dinner.Edmund said to her, "Lil Syl, it's getting late. Let me treat you to dinner."Sylvia did not think much about it and simply agreed.The weather was very cold,
After Edmund left, Sylvia went straight to the old Carter mansion.The two little ones had finished dinner and were building a snowman in the yard.Although Liam was not interested in building the snowman, Isabel was very enthusiastic.Not only did she want to play but she also yelled at him to help her.Thus, he had no choice but to go with her.When Sylvia arrived, she heard Isabel shouting, "Liam, hurry up and bring me the little pepper!""...""Liam, roll two more balls for me!""..."She stood in front of two snowmen about her height, fiddling with her little hands and shouting at Liam.Liam's small figure was busier than her, running to the kitchen and then back out to make snowballs.His chubby face flushed red.Sylvia went up to them.She smiled and asked, "Isabel and Liam, do you want me to help?"When Isabel and Liam saw her coming, their eyes instantly brightened."Yep!" Isabel exclaimed."What should I do?" Sylvia asked.Isabel pointed to the spot behind th
A round mass of snow hit Odell's chest and splashed onto his chin.The busy yard instantly fell silent.The guards who got carried away while playing quickly retreated while Isabel and Liam also froze.Only Sylvia laughed sheepishly. That was because she was the one who threw the snowball.She originally wanted to hit Isabel's butt, but she raised her hand too high and used too much force. She did not even notice Odell standing in front of the door.At that moment, Odell pursed his lips coldly. His expression was shrouded and cloudy, appearing a little scary.Sylvia hurriedly explained, "Sorry, Odell, I didn't mean to."Odell's expression was still stony.At that moment, Isabel ran over and said, "Mommy, just ignore him. Let's continue playing."She obviously had not played enough.Odell did not say anything, and since Sylvia already apologized, she stopped paying attention to him. Then, she called out to Isabel and Liam. "Isabel, Liam, go hide. I'll find you!"Isabel was in