Chapter 276

Sara was unsettled by Louis' unshakable confidence. After witnessing Hayden in action, she was impressed and found it hard to believe anyone could surpass him.

So, she asked Louis, "Are you sure you can take that guy down?"

He smiled confidently. "You might not know the difference between martial artists and ordinary people. Even if that chauffeur were a 200-pound muscle-bound giant, I could take him out with just a flick of my finger." Sara nodded. "Okay. I'll trust that Hayden's people aren't pushovers."

...

At the school entrance, Matthew stood among a crowd of parents. He tried to spot Lorraine by standing on his tiptoes.

He saw her in the kindergarten line, looking around nervously as if searching for him. So, he waved his hand to get her attention.

When Lorraine saw him, her face lit up with joy. She squealed, "Dad!" She ran out of line with a big smile.

Matthew's heart melted at the sight of her happiness. He pushed through the crowd, crouched, and spread his arms wide.

into his arms, and her face glowed with joy. "Dad, I'm so happy," she exclaimed, laughing

her tightly and stood up.

always says his dad comes to pick him up and loves him the most. I

today. I'm so glad you did."

their fathers won't want them anymore. Like Nancy and Chansey-their dads have divorced their moms and don't want them." Matthew's heart ached. Although the divorces weren't his fault, he knew

you to be a puppy. Puppies

they headed back to the car. Once inside, Lorraine saw

cuteness. He removed a small, emerald vial

head. "I don't want a gift. I'm a good girl and shouldn't

an Emeldol vial, a symbol

had given Silas, Silas had never offered him such a gift. It was surprising that he would give it to Lorraine instead. Silas

said, "Lorraine, this is a special gift from Silas. Take

the gift. "I won't call him Uncle Silas. It sounds too serious. I'll

into laughter. "Okay. You can call me 'Silas'

been the

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