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.

must stand together. It was okay to endure hardships at home, but they should never tolerate any outsider

Sophia to tears and hold her in his arms, Atticus and

body taut with fear. She was expecting some

with his palm, his voice soft and soothing as he said, “Don’t cry. You like antiques, right? I’ll

Lysander pulled her closer to him as

a stark contrast to

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

with such tenderness by Lysander even stirred up a sense of envy in the little boys. They wondered

wide

course,” Lysander replied.

Sophia said, “I…I like circular pendants.”

go pick one out,” Lysander said, picking Sophia up and heading towards the back garden. Atticus and Dorian exchanged another glance before following

some ice cream and handed it to Elowen,

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