Chapter 20: Chapter 19: Lying

"Norman Bennett, wait a moment, I’m going to the bathroom. We’ll talk when I get back." Elliana Lyle said and dashed off.

Buzz buzz~

Elliana’s phone rang on the carpet, and a message popped up on the screen.

Roland: "Elliana, meet me at the café in front of Lotus Park at 1 PM tomorrow. You must be tired today, so get some good rest."

Elliana came out three minutes later, leaping into the man’s arms and continued to coo, "Norman Bennett, is that alright?"

"Alright."

Norman Bennett agreed immediately, but his eyes grew darker.

"Go to sleep. Tomorrow afternoon, accompany me out." Norman Bennett’s tone was commanding, with a chill like snowflakes slipping down the neck.

Elliana nestled in his arms, her big eyes staring at the man’s distinct chin.

She couldn’t quite figure it out. Really... everything was fine just now, how did he suddenly get so fierce?

Seeing the little girl a bit dazed, Norman Bennett spoke again, "Don’t make me repeat myself."

"Oh... goodnight then!"

Norman Bennett’s grim face was somewhat frightening to her, prompting her to obediently get up and run back to the room.

She really found it strange, why did Norman Bennett suddenly get angry? Was it because she was being unreasonable?

Forget it, forget it, anyway, she already agreed.

Sitting on the sofa, Norman Bennett was lost in thought, his slender fingers tightly pinching his brow, still able to feel the lingering warmth of the little girl in his embrace.

He had investigated the relationship between Eleanor Llyod and Shane Southwell, not wanting the little girl to be deceived, and tried to stop it several times.

Yet, she didn’t trust him.

Now she hated Eleanor Llyod so much, she must have known.

Sometimes... he really wanted to let go, as long as she would be happy.

But he was selfish, wanting to possess her alone.

...

AM.

North City was too dry, making

room, habitually opening the door on the right. Whether at Norman Bennett’s house or her own, her room was always

room was a light sleeper, easily awakened

watching the little girl secure the

towards the source, as if embracing

Norman Bennett found it utterly impossible to sleep. Beneath his eyes, as deep as a cold pool, were emotions invisible

"Mm... Norman Bennett..."

"I like you... mm~..."

tender murmuring tightened

Bennett turned to embrace the

little trickster always softened

my side forever, alright?" Norman Bennett’s voice was unusually gentle, like the

The next day.

eating the wontons Lana made at

a look at Norman Bennett, who sat not far

man sat on the sofa, long legs crossed, an icy gaze seemingly unfocused, engulfing him in a cold pool-like

until now, Norman Bennett’s demeanor towards her

room. Could Norman

clothes." Norman Bennett’s expression stern, his tone carried a

and glancing at Norman

Master had a few dresses sent over today. Let me take you to see them." Lana offered with a smile, assisting Elliana as

had fought?

...

City, Night

place for business gatherings, and Elliana

head to ask, "Norman Bennett, what are

intention of acknowledging the little girl,

deliberately didn’t want her to meet Shane

go of his arm and muttering, "I don’t want to go! I want

stopped, his lips parting slightly, his tone frigid, "Do

confusion, who

don’t like being lied to by others." Norman Bennett looked down at

momentarily; she couldn’t understand what Norman Bennett meant

did she

No sooner had Norman Bennett’s words fallen than he

then at Elliana, hesitating before deciding to

bit her lip,

Elliana continued to follow Norman Bennett, not too close

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