Chapter 178 Elicit Sympathy

Secing Apollo’s distress was like a needle pricking Milly’s heart.

She was about to reassure him with gentle words but chose to swallow them, accepting the situation with a resigned sigh.

Forget it. After all, he’s still a child; there was no rush.

There was plenty of time to teach him.

Plus, he had just been rescued and was still fragile. It would be cruel to be too ste

with him now.

Softening, Milly reached out and gently grasped Apollo’s arm. She looked at George and made a decision. “I’ll stay with him tonight. He’s clearly feeling very insecure, and it’s not right to leave him alone like this. He can take the bed, and I’ll sleep on the floor.

Apollo seemed to grasp that she was not abandoning him and relaxed a little, tilting his head as his big eyes glistened. “Ah…

Yet, as soon as she spoke, a cold draft made Milly shiver.

It’s not even fall yet; why does it feel so chilly?

“He’s an experimental subject; he’s not as delicate as you think. If you’re setting rules for him, the first one should be for you not to break them yourself.

“Do you want him to remain alienated from society, forever just an experimental subject and not a real person?”

was piercing as he spoke in a calm

still so young;

firm now, it’ll end up hurting

lip,

Training Apollo was akin to raising a child; failing to instill discipline

to ensure he adapted properly to society. Any leniency now could harm his future–a truly cruel

heart, she gently released Apollo’s arm, firmly grasping his hand instead. Looking into his eyes with a stern expression, she instructed, ‘Apollo, tonight you’re staying with another boy.

avoided his gaze, afraid her resolve might waver. Then, she

away.

Apollo was visibly confused and frightened. As he watched her depart, panic surged within him, and he attempted to follow,

Chapter 178 Elicit Sympathy

afford to soften her stance–no, not at

Apollo’s cries

trembled. With a heavy heart, she forced herself to open it. Then, with a loud “bang,” she silenced the sad wails

Apollo’s wrist after hearing the door

prompting him to grab medical alcohol and wipes from the table and begin cleaning

when his palms turned red, and stank

well, you respond distinctly to emotions. So, you’re not entirely cut off from communication, are

into the sofa, his intense gaze locked

a guarded and cold expression akin to the

a stark contrast to his earlier vulnerability next to Milly. He now resembled a

made no move to engage further,

question abruptly stopped his stride from

unable to move

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