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.

quietly on the bed, her face pale, and her brow furrowed in restless sleep. He watched

...

In the study.

one seated, the other

his elegant suit, Lysander leaned back in his mahogany chair, one hand resting lightly

and he spoke no words, yet an invisible pressure filled the

long before Adrian couldn't

just gave her a little push. How was I supposed to know she was so

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

hadn't

it was Mom who ignored

at his son, who was trying to defend himself, until

to meet his eyes. Only

I tell you

aback, his small

continued to look at

a realization dawned on Adrian, remembering Mr.

mood today. Keep her company and

had made

hadn't followed through, and now his mother

let him do whatever he wanted, but when he did ask something of Adrian, failing

And trouble meant punishment.

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