Chapter 539

She sobbed in outright terror but didn’t dare to let out a cry. Terrified, she was too careful and timid to cry out loud.

She cowered, trying to find a place to hide, but she couldn’t find anyone to give her support and trust.

Standing in the middle of the room, she felt lost and utterly alone, her small shoulders trembling with each suppressed sob.

At this, Lysander’s brow furrowed; his long arm reached out to scoop up the small frame of Sophia.

Atticus and Dorian rushed forward at the same time, their heads held high and their protective instincts on full display.

“Don’t you dare bully our sister!” they both cried out in unison.

Their defiant stand was reminiscent of a pair of fierce cubs defending their territory.

that a family must stand together. It was okay to endure hardships at home, but they should never tolerate

and hold her in his arms, Atticus and Dorian immediately switched to

stiffened, her whole body taut with

Lysander gently wiped the tears off her face with his palm, his voice soft and soothing as he said, “Don’t cry. You like antiques, right? I’ll take you to choose some now. You can have whatever you

his lap, Lysander pulled her closer to him as if

a stark

who had been ready for a fight, were taken aback by this sight. They exchanged a look before turning

Sophia being held with such tenderness by Lysander even stirred up a sense of envy in the little boys. They wondered if their father’s embrace would be just as warm and comforting as their mother’s.

also taken aback. Her teary eyes, now sparkling and wide with curiosity, were fixed on Lysander as she

Lysander replied.

said, “I…I like circular pendants.”

heading towards the back

brought over some ice cream and handed it to Elowen, saying, “Miss, your

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