Sir Ares, Goodnight

At lunch.

Madam Severe had prepared a feast.

Old Master Severe warmly invited Storm and Finn to join the table for lunch. The oblong-shaped table was soon fully seated.

Angeline looked at the various dishes and salivated. She hugged her mother and childishly said, "Mom, your cooking skills have improved so much. Unfortunately, I can't have them every day, but at least it's good for Dad."

Madam Severe's smile stiffened. Her sad gaze landed on George Severe. George forced a smile and played along. "Yes, I'm lucky."

Angeline felt depressed and sat next to Jay sadly.

She knew that her parents had long lived separately. Her father spent most of his time at Anne Connor's house, his mistress.

Jay scooped some of her favorite beef stew and gently said, "Start eating."

Tears rolled inside Angeline's eyes as she chewed on the meat.

Zayne could tell that his sister was unhappy and wanted to cheer her up. "Angeline, how long are you going to be back here?"

at her mother who did not look too happy as well and said, "Whatever it is, I'm not leaving

her. "You've married out of the family.

that I'll beat you up to

be more ladylike? At least fake it. I'm afraid that if you're too

him. "Zayne,

worry, I won't ask

smiled kindly and graciously invited Angeline and

answered without giving

Everyone was rendered speechless.

slept over at anyone's house. It was a rare occasion to see him being

the night in Swallow City, thus she said, "Brother, Sis Angeline, I won't be joining you all. I'll head back to Imperial Capital

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felt guilty, but

that your useless parents will mistreat you

mother was severed the moment she decided to go against her mother's

back to Tourmaline Estate. That place can no