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.”

looked at her and spoke in an unusually soft tone. “You don’t need to. You’ve been out all day; you must

that Marcus was showing concern for her. “Marcus, it’s alright. I enjoy cooking for

tomorrow; rest for today. Plus, Tristan says he’s hungry now; room service would

out he

Tristan’s favorites from the

“Sure.”

to call room service, but when she saw the boy next

come here. Help Mommy order from room service. You can tell them directly what you want.”

feigned a smile at the boy who wasn’t Tristan.

hide it. He snorted. “I don’t want

a smile. “Sweetie, Mommy just wants to

still clung to Marcus, ignoring Sophia.

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