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.

and her brow furrowed in restless sleep.

...

In the study.

and son, one

his mahogany chair, one hand resting lightly on the armrest, his

emotionless, and he spoke no words, yet

long before Adrian

push. How was I supposed to know

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

hadn't done anything

ignored

at his son, who was trying

unable to meet his eyes. Only then did

did I tell you to

small

just continued to look

minute, a realization dawned on

Keep her

father had made a

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

let him do whatever he wanted, but when he did ask

And trouble meant punishment.

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