Chapter 32
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Meanwhile, at Powell Villa, Oliver was sitting on the couch, holding a game console. He laid without even looking up, “Leon, you’re up. There’s broad and milk in the kitchen. Go eat.”
Eliza saw Leon still standing there and urged him impatiently, “Loon, what are you sawedling for? Hurry up and eat. We still have to get to preschool,”
Hearing the impatience in her voice, Leon pouted and held his stomach. “Tilie, my tummy hurts. My mom said I shouldn’t eat cold food. Can you heat the milk for me?
Eliza frowned and glanced at her watch. “Oh, we’re gonna be late. Just make do with what’s there” With that, Oliver and Lean toward the door
e grabbed her bag and started puting
Tears welled up in Lean’s eyes until he couldn’t hold them back anymore. He clutched the doorframe tightly, his face turning red “don’t w preschool I want Mommy. I want a warm breakfast”
Eliza was getting annoyed by his crying. She yanked his arm and her tone grew sharp, “Leon, stop it. Let’s go. If we don’t leave now, WE
“I’m not going. I don’t want to Leon screamed through his sobs, his voice turning hoarse, each word tugging at the heart.
When Serena was around, she always made him a warm breakfast in the morning and gently reminded him to pace himself when he ate. But now, Leon was left all alone to face cold milk and bread.
Victor was about to head out for work when he heard Leon crying. He strode into the living room, saying, “What’s with the crying first thing in the
morning?
The moment Leon saw Victor, he dug his heels into the floor and refused to budge.
Eliza saw Victor and quickly explained, “Vic, we’re about to be late, and Leon’s throwing a tantrum, refusing to go to preschool
Victor glanced at Leon impatiently and then checked the time. They really were running late.
Eliza looked at Leon’s tear–streaked face, and a wave of irritation rose in her chest. But with Victor standing right there, she couldn’t show it to clearly
She said, “Be good, Leon. Let’s go to preschool first, okay? I’ll get you something tasty after school.” Then she pulled twon away from the doorframe. He was so small his feet barely touched the ground, stumbling as she dragged him along.
Eliza showed Lean into the car and slammed the door shut. The window slowly rolled up, sealing off the sound of Leon’s desperate crying
Victor watched the car drive off and let out a long sigh. He never imagined there’d come a day when something this trivial could wear him down. When Serena was around, everything just seemed to fall into place without him needing to a finger
After entering the office building, Victor headed straight for his office and ordered, “Kevin, get me Serena’s current contact ind.”
“Yes, Mr. Powell, I’ll look it up right away,” Kevin replied.
As soon as Victor received Serena’s number, he took out his phone and dialed without hesitation.
“Hello? Who’s this?” Serena’s voice came through the line.
Victor snapped, “Serena, have you caused enough trouble yet? When are you coming back?”
“Victor?”
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“Don’t push it. I’m giving you a chance”
Serena paused, then scoffed, her tone edged with disdain, “Wetor, do you seriously think you get to decide how my k
She was still laughing as she added, “You want me to come back? What phes you the right?”
Victor fell silent, caught off guard by her words. But Serena had no intention of waiting for his response
“And another thing, Victor–I’m warning you. Don’t ever call me again With that, she hung up.
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