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?”

gaze was piercing as he spoke in a calm but firm voice, tinged with an

young; isn’t

end up hurting him

lip, grappling

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

was her duty to ensure he adapted properly to society. Any leniency now could harm his future–a truly cruel outcome for

heart, she gently released Apollo’s arm, firmly grasping his hand instead. Looking into his eyes with a stern expression, she

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

away.

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

Chapter 178 Elicit Sympathy

soften her

cries grew

With a heavy heart, she forced herself to open it.

go of Apollo’s wrist

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

stank of alcohol did his

remarked, observing Apollo closely. “Though you don’t understand words well, you respond

gaze locked on Apollo,

gone was any trace of his previous distress, replaced by a guarded and cold expression akin

icy chill surrounding him, a stark contrast to his earlier vulnerability next

move to engage further, instead starting to

stride from behind, “Do

froze, unable

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