Chapter 179

Chapter 179

Asher emerged from the bathroom, his loosely tied bathrobe revealing just enough of his muscular chest. Droplets of water still clung to his hair.

His typically composed expression darkened immediately upon seeing the message and photos.

Well, well. Rupert Lysander. I’ve underestimated you–using a child to get close to Lia.

When had Rupert become so calculating?

Asher’s dark eyes flashed coldly.

It seemed Rupert truly wouldn’t give up until forced to.

Asher’s lips pressed into a thin line. Instead of responding to James Darwin’s message, he chose to ring Lucy’s psychologist.

The doctor had been personally recruited by Asher from abroad, with a salary he had negotiated himself, so the doctor answered any questions Asher posed without hesitation.

After inquiring about Lucy’s condition, Asher also learned about her preferences from the doctor.

Hanging up, Asher immediately called his assistant.

The next day, Asher arrived at the Winters residence bearing numerous gifts.

“I’ve come to see Lucy,” he announced.

The Blackwood household staff carried box after box of presents into the house.

“These are gifts I’ve brought for Lucy,” Asher explained. “After all, she suffered because of the Blackwood family…”

“Thanks,” Thalia responded coolly.

Asher inquired, “How is Lucy doing these days?”

He had already discussed her condition with the doctor last night, but was simply looking for ways to prolong the conversation with Thalia.

Thalia maintained her cool demeanor. “Much better.”

“That’s good to hear,” Asher said. “Where is she?”

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“Upstairs playing”

from the direction of the

seeing Asher, he paused min stride. “Mr. Blackwood? What brings you

be here?” Aster replied coldly, “I’ve come

“Nome’s toggesting

curious.”

grow up. She’s like a

the items arranged throughout the

colored packages containing dolls, building blocks, pastels, and

assortment.

“How thoughtful of you,

spoke as if he were the man

eyebrow. “Bringing gifts for a young girl I consider family hardly requires

was

“Really, you two? Must every conversation

my side. It’s Mr. Blackwood who seems to dislike me.”

Rupert. “You’re right about

upstairs, guiding Lucy and

nodded politely to Victoria. “Mrs. Winters.”

Victoria’s tone was noticeably less warm than it had once been,

her favorite things displayed in the hall, Lucy’s eyes lit up

airs.

and building blocks!” she

gently,

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enthusiastically, “I love

a half smile, his eyes cold.

with an expression that seemed to say: So you’ve learned to approach through the children as well? Copying

What’s the matter? Can’t handle the

Lacy was with the gifts, Victoria’s demeanor softened

also warmed a

Victoria, Asher showed no

take the gifts upstairs

Lena’s hand as they rushed upstairs to

and Rupert sat

between them was

few more pleasantries, Victoria went upstairs

guests. Rupert had brought Lena to play with Lucy, and Asher had

on the sofa, idly

to engage her in

offering only perfunctory responses to his comments.

professional matters that she showed genuine

recent cases at the

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