Chapter 1555

A gentle soul? Marcus recalled the day when that little girl’s hands were clenched around his neck, as if she wished to strangle him to death.

She was indeed gentle, considering she didn’t actually kill him.

The door behind him suddenly stirred, and the knob was turning.

Marcus was instantly on guard, returning to his usual stoic demeanor.

Sophia pushed open the door. After seeing the child whispering something to the man, a flicker of unease passed through her eyes. She smiled and asked, “Awake, Tristan? What were you and your dad chatting about?”

Marcus replied, “Nothing much. The boy says he’s hungry.”

Sophia didn’t doubt him, and she began smiling gently. “Oh, I came to ask what you two would like for dinner. We’re running low on groceries, so I was thinking of going to the store.”

in an unusually soft tone. “You don’t need to. You’ve been out all day; you

concern for her. “Marcus, it’s alright.

today. Plus, Tristan says he’s hungry now; room service would be faster.”

he

order Tristan’s favorites from the

“Sure.”

but when she saw the boy

from room service. You can

smile at the boy who wasn’t

didn’t like Sophia and didn’t hide it. He snorted. “I don’t want to go with you.

sour, but she forced a smile. “Sweetie,

clung to Marcus, ignoring Sophia.

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