Chapter 82

A shadow passed over Harold’s face, his expression turning somber.

Just then, Cecilia awoke from her nap.

She approached him, seeking solace by enveloping his waist and longing for a ki*s.

However, Harold wasnt in the mood.

He simply said, “Your brother has returned.

Let’s go downstairs.

” Despite Cecilia’s inherent simplicity, she couldn’t help but perceive his indifference, leading to a tinge of disappointment seeping into her heart.

Harold, ever the charmer, skillfully coaxed and reassured her.

As they descended the staircase, Cecilia’s spirits soared once more, her buoyant nature resurfacing.

Waylen sat comfortably on the sofa, engrossed in a magazine.

Cecilia eagerly threw herself into his arms, exclaiming, “Waylen!”

her cheek and remarked, “You’re

Harold might become jealous.

insisted, holding onto

mention having several projects? It would be better to

glanced up at Harold, a meaningful smile dancing on his

“Dad ts right.

than

not!” Cecilia protested,

sister, Waylen readily agreed, his charming

Cecilia praised, her

her gentle nature, sought to mend the strained relationship between Harold

sensed an underlying tension between the two, yet the cause remained a mystery to

son—in—law of the prestigious Fowler family, whose influence far surpassed that of

were a towering presence in terms of connections and power,

couldn’t afford to jeopardize his bond with Waylen

“Thank you, Waylen,” his words

enigmatic smile, hinting at a myriad of thoughts beneath the

through

struck half past four in the afternoon, Waylen rose from

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