Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

Chapter 259

Chapter 259

After a full day of classes, Zinnia felt the day had gone pretty smoothly. Maybe it was because it was the first day of school, and the teachers hadn’t assigned any homework or started formal lessons yet.

Humming a cheerful tune, Zinnia packed her bag, feeling lighthearted as she waited for Isaac to come pick her up.

Maisie walked over and asked, “Zinnia, how are you getting home?” Her eyes lit up as she saw Zinnia with her tiny backpack. She thought, ‘Zinnia looks just like a little doll.’

“Isaac is coming to get me,” Zinnia replied sweetly.

Just then, Isaac said, “Zinnia, all set? Time to head home.”

“All ready, Isaac,” Zinnia said. She walked out with Maisie.

“Isaac, you’re not giving me a chance to send Zinnia home, are you?” Maisie teased, pretending to pout. She had been hoping to spend a little more time with Zinnia.

“If you don’t mind, you’re welcome to join us,” Isaac replied with a smile. He took Zinnia’s backpack and carried it himself.

The Jenkins and Lynn families lived nearby, and their parents were well-acquainted, so it wasn’t unusual for Isaac and

Maisie to share rides.

“Alright, I’ll take you up on that,” Maisie said. She moved closer to Zinnia, taking the opportunity to stick by her side.

After dropping Maisie off at her home, Isaac and Zinnia went back to the Lynn residence.

“Zinnia, your backpack’s still so heavy. Don’t tell me you didn’t eat the snacks I packed for you,” Isaac teased. He had stuffed Zinnia’s bag with snacks earlier, thinking she might enjoy them during her free time.

“I did eat some, but Maisie and the others gave me even more. There wasn’t enough room on the desk, so I brought some home,” Zinnia replied, shaking her head.

asked, “No one gave you a hard time at

“No, everyone was nice to me. They handed me candies and cookies.” She began

quiet, Zinnia hesitated. She pursed her lips

but the warmth of the Lynn family made her feel safe enough to share more than she ever had before. Moreover, Jackson and Sofia always encouraged

Around others, Zinnia remained quiet. Now, sensing Isaac’s prolonged silence, she couldn’t help but feel

all, today was their first day meeting, and their relationship wasn’t as close as

I’m being annoying. No one likes listening

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always ignored, filtered out, never taken to heart. Over time, Zinnia had stopped talking a lot around them

be? I love hearing you talk.” He gently ruffled her hair. Seeing the cautious look in her eyes, he bent down to meet her gaze. His usual casual demeanor softened, replaced by

to hold back with us. I love hearing

here for

you, Isaac,” Zinnia murmured. She looked into his warm, smiling eyes. Under the glow of the setting sun, his platinum-blond hair shimmered beautifully. As she gazed at the strands touched by light, her

she had received on her phone not long ago. The lingering disappointment in

gently swept away.

once called “family,” a tiny sprout of hope was beginning

her even

the Shaw brothers in her past, Zinnia had long stopped hoping for anything from those who called themselves her “brothers.” But then she met Jackson, Charlie, and Isaac. She had rediscovered the warmth

thank me? If I’d known you were this adorable,

added inside, ‘In that case, Jackson wouldn’t have been the one

that’s what matters,” Zinnia replied with a smile. She liked

anger, suddenly rang out from behind them, saying, “Zinnia! School’s

look, frowning. They saw Howard stand at the door,

fury.