Odell saw a cart full of roses beside Tristan who was confessing to Sylvia. He raised his sharp brows and just watched coldly. Beside him, Tara observed the reaction on his face and also studied how things were developing between Tristan and Sylvia. On the other room, Sylvia and Tristan had no idea that Odell was watching. Sylvia looked at Tristan with a complicated expression. After the ball that night, she knew that something was wrong with him, but it still surprised her when she heard it from him herself. While she did not want to hurt him, if she kept it vague or averted the question, it would only deepen the misunderstanding, eventually hurting him deeper. She looked into his eyes and said, “Tristan, I really am honored that you would fancy me, but I only see you as a friend. We aren't suitable together.” Tristan was disheartened. Although he did think of this outcome before. He soon curled his lips into a smile and said, “You’re single, I’m single. Why can’t we be
In all of Westchester City, only Odell could best Tristan at anything. Tara refused to believe that Sylvia had no feelings for Odell. A while later, Tara regained her composure and said to Odell, “Who would have expected her to reject Tristan? Did she really just reject him because of his parents? Tristan is a great man, and based on my understanding of Sylvia, I believe it’s impossible for her not to have any feelings for him.” Odell looked at her. “Are you saying that Sylvia is playing hard to get?” His gaze looked sharper than usual. Tara thought about it and explained nervously, “I’m not saying that. I just think that she has feelings for Tristan, or else why would she have accompanied him to that ball as his partner? She said she doesn’t like you anymore, which means she’s telling Tristan that there is no one else but him. It will make Tristan think that he still has a chance.” Odell’s gaze changed. The strange suffocation that he had in his chest suddenly dispersed. H
Tristan was absent from the studio for the entire day, and Sylvia felt a lot more comfortable without his presence. It was then time to pick her kids up from kindergarten. She drove while Isabel and Liam chatted incessantly in their baby seats in the rear. Then, her phone rang. It was Aunt Tonya. It was rare for Aunt Tonya to call her at this hour, which sparked her curiosity. She stopped the car by the side of the road and picked up the phone. Aunt Tonya’s voice came through the phone, fueled with anxiety and anger. “Syl! Sonia is here with a couple of men, and she’s throwing out things out!” Sylvia reacted grimly. She said, “Aunt Tonya, take care of yourself first. I’ll be right there.” After hanging up, she floored the pedal and sprinted back. Liam and Isabel sensed that something was not right. “Mommy, what’s wrong?” Liam asked.“Something happened but it’s nothing serious. You guys don’t have to worry,” Sylvia said.Liam saw the nervous look on her face throu
Sylvia quickly held Aunt Tonya back before she could do anything rash. She then said to Sonia, “Sonia, Grandfather and grandmother left this place to me. If you don’t get out now, I’ll call the police.” Nonetheless, Sonia was not deterred. She said with a grin, “Who told you that those two old fags left this place to you? Did they provide you with an agreement?” Sylvia was silenced. Sonia’s grin widened when she saw the surprised look on Sylvia's face. “My father is the legitimate heir, and from today onwards, I am the owner of this house because he has given it to me.” Sylvia clenched her fists tightly. Her grandparents had repeatedly told her to come back to them if she had a hard time at the Rosses, but neither of them had set up a will before they passed away. They never would have thought that Sylvia’s own biological father would give the place that she grew up in to Sonia. With a gulp, Sylvia said, “Is that why you are here today?” “I’m here to teach you a lesso
Sonia was frightened by their intimidating presence. The children's gaze that did not seem to belong to toddlers made her nervous. They were Odell and Sylvia's kids. Sylvia was not much of an issue, but they were Odell’s children, the young master and lady of the Carters. Sonia could not afford to offend the Carters. “Mommy, are you alright?” Isabel went up to Sylvia and stared at her with a worried gaze. Sylvia patted her head. “Mommy is okay.” Isabel sighed a breath of relief. She then turned to Sonia and said, “You have three seconds to leave this place, or I will tell them to tie you up and throw you on the street.” She might be a toddler but the intimidation in her cute voice was brazen. Sylvia was stunned for a moment. She somehow saw Odell in the little girl. Sonia wore a bitter look. She was being deterred by a mere three-year-old. More importantly, the three-year-old was Odell’s daughter who she could not afford to offend. She gulped her grievance and glared
After the call ended, Sonia left in annoyance. Back at Lake Victoria Villa, Tara enjoyed her glass of red wine with a mischievous grin. Sonia was such a gullible person. With the little fiasco she caused, Sylvia would have to move away from the Old District again. The houses in the Old District were rather archaic, but the rent was expensive. Given Sylvia’s current salary, she would never be able to afford one. The houses surrounding the Old District were even more expensive, so she might have to move quite far away. The further she moved, the harder it would be for her to pick her kids up and visit the Carters’. With that, she would naturally draw distance from Odell. … That night, while Sylvia was searching for houses to rent online, Jacob, who helped them tidy up the house, went home and updated Isabel and Liam. Isabel was grumpy after learning what happened. “It must be that bad woman! Brother, let’s call Uncle Ben and Uncle Jacob to go to her house!” Liam car
The look on Madam Carter's face turned bitter. Of course, she wanted to help Sylvia, but it was inappropriate to let her move in. She sighed and said in a heavy tone, “Isabel, Liam, I know you guys want to be with your Mommy, but your Mommy and Daddy have no longer been together for years. It’s inappropriate for her to move in to stay with you guys and your Daddy.” Isabel pouted, tears welling up in her eyes. Just when she was about to burst into tears, Liam said, “There;s an easy solution.” Isabel’s sulking expression brightened. The tears she prepared seemed to be absorbed back into her eyes. She stared at Liam curiously, and so did Madam Carter. “What is this solution about, Liam?” “Just make Daddy move out,” Liam said matter-of-factly. Madam Carter was silenced, as was Odell outside the entrance. Only Isabel jumped and cheered happily. “Brother is right!” Madam Carter was at a loss for words. It was understandable that Isable disliked her father since she just
Odell frowned. “Isabel?” Isabel burst into tears after a little hum. “I want Mommy! I don’t want to be separated from her! I want to sleep with her!” Her face was flushed as grievance overwhelmed her. Liam hugged her, but she cried even louder. Odell got up to her and wanted to carry her into his arms. However, the little girl clung to her brother and refused to let Odell touch her. She even said, “I don’t want you, you big baddie. I want Mommy, I want Mommy!” She cried louder and louder as she threw a temper. Odell responded with a grim look. He had brought Isabel back for quite a while now, and this might be the first time he was seeing her throw a tantrum. He intuitively assumed that it was that woman who made his daughter do this. Nevertheless, he suppressed his emotions and picked Isabel up into his arms. The little girl kept punching him and resisted his hug. “Okay, okay, I’ll go talk to her tomorrow. If you keep crying, I won’t go,” Odell said.Isabel went qui