Chapter 12 Harry Sees Right Through It


"Is this my mom?" Harry looked at Orion doubtfully and frowned. This woman was nothing like his mother in looks. The man's taste was seriously questionable.

"Yeah, I'm your mom. I heard you hit your head; I was so worried. How are you feeling now? Does it still hurt?" Orion approached, attempting to touch his head, but Harry swiftly dodged it. "It doesn't hurt anymore. Thanks for your concern, Mom."

Hearing this, Alaric couldn't help but smile contentedly. The kid was finally speaking politely to Orion.

"If you're not in pain, that's great. My dear son, go and play. Call me if you need anything," Orion suggested warmly.

"Okay!"

The mansion was remarkably huge; it would take some time to explore the entire place. Harry needed to familiarize himself with his new surroundings.

As Liona accompanied Harry upstairs, Orion turned to Alaric with a meek expression. "I never imagined Caspian would accept me one day. I've even canceled all my appointments recently. Since Caspian isn't resisting me now, I guess I can stay here, right?"

Alaric gave his tacit approval.

Orion beamed with joy. "That's wonderful!"

"Kids are genuine; they reciprocate kindness, and the reverse is true as well," Alaric lectured, his face stern. "Caspian's condition is caused by you. You honestly need to reflect on how you've treated him."

felt a surge of hatred toward Caspian and Mrs. Marigold. Why on earth did Mrs. Marigold insist on keeping that brat around? However, she didn't dare voice her resentment; she needed

Orion lowered her head, feigning remorse. "I've been reflecting on how I've failed as a mother. From now on, I'll cherish him, even if it means setting aside all my work just to be there for

off to the office. Take good care of Caspian. If something happens to him again, I won't

door. "Don't worry about work, Alaric. I'll take

Alaric drive away, Orion's gaze

villa, eventually tiring himself out. Checking the time, he found it strange that he had been gone so long without his mom

excitedly. "I've got to tell you something

and sighed. Cutting off Harry, she said, "Let me guess, you've found my brother's

Galatea to ask about the smartwatch. Caspian casually mentioned he'd lost it and that his attempt to call it had failed. Harry paused, bewildered. What

found it, we're grateful, but why impersonate my brother? Trying to scam us? Well, too bad-We're

Harry was utterly confused.

I'm busy. Just return my brother's smartwatch, okay?" Elisa

that?"

Elisa remarked. "Tried to sound

stayed silent. Could it truly

holding the phone, puzzled. 'A scam artist? How did he turn into a scam artist?

just before his mother arrived home, and the Knight family had scoured the neighborhood until they found him. Was it possible that Caspian had impersonated himself and returned home with his mom? How could these parents be so incompetent? Could they not even tell their own

broke his heart. But what's

only to find Orion lounging comfortably on the couch, her

Orion replied dismissively, a hint of disdain in her voice. "Your dad is a big shot in the business world, always busy. You don't expect him to hang around the house all day, do

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