Chapter 61

That evening, Lysander received a call and rushed back home.

Harper was soothing Adrian, who was crying inconsolably. As soon as Lysander strode into the house, Harper sighed in relief and quickly updated him about Mila's condition.

"Sir, the doctor has seen her. Madam fainted from exhaustion and palpitations. She woke up once, took her medication, and fell back asleep."

"Alright."

Lysander turned his attention to Adrian.

The moment he entered, Adrian, who had been crying, immediately quieted down,

lowering his head in guilt and avoiding eye contact.

"Come to the study."

Lysander spoke calmly as he started walking upstairs.

"But, young master..." Harper began, a hint of concern in her voice.

Adrian didn't utter a word. He pulled away from Harper's grasp and silently

followed his father, tears streaming down his small face.

Lysander stopped first at the master bedroom.

face pale, and her brow furrowed in restless sleep. He watched her for a moment

...

In the study.

son, one seated, the other

in his mahogany chair, one

no words, yet an

before Adrian

her a little push. How was I supposed to know she was so tired? I

realizing that his mom wasn't seriously hurt, Adrian felt a surge of injustice. His father's stern demeanor only added to his sense of

he hadn't

Mom who ignored

was trying to defend himself, until Adrian

to meet his eyes. Only then

did I tell

taken aback, his small face filled with

continued to look

than half a minute, a realization dawned

in a good mood today. Keep her company and

had made a

Adrian hadn't followed through, and now his mother had fainted because of

when he did ask something

And trouble meant punishment.

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