Chapter 488

The twins returned the greeting. "Angela."

They saw their father appearing before them, their faces flushed pink. Solomon turned his face away to hide his shyness while Elio said, "Uncle Toddy."

Tobias hummed in assent and touched their heads. That brief touch felt like an electric current, sending warmth through his lonely heart.

He saw no signs of Lucy and looked at Noah but stopped himself from saying anything. An apologetic look lingered in his eyes.

Angela noticed nothing unusual and said, "Tobe, can I play with them at their place?"

Tobias said, "You might bother them."

Elio said, "She won't be. We're about to get some stew. It's more fun to share the meal with more people."

He tugged Noah's sleeve and whispered, "Noah, can they come with us?"

Noah affectionately smiled, answering, "If you guys don't mind, please join us for dinner."

Before Tobias could respond, Angela said, "We don't."

Tobias felt helpless. He was putty in his sister's hands and had no choice but to c