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Chapter 331

The Carter residence had three floors.

There was a sunroom with a very good view on the third floor. Sylvia’s studio was moved there.

It was clear that the place was specially made for her.

All the painting tools she brought with her were neatly arranged.

Sylvia stayed there for the entire day.

She did not go downstairs until the two little ones came back from school in the evening.

Madam Carter and Aunt Tonya had gone out for a trip in the morning and would not be back for about a month.

The old butler and two maids accompanied them

There were not many people left at home, but it became very lively as soon as the little ones came back.

Isabel, especially, chattered about the interesting things that happened in preschool that day, while Liam occasionally put in his own two cents. Sylvia simply smiled and listened to them.

Odell came in just when they were chatting happily. He was still wearing the same clothes he left in the morning. His coat was draped over his hand, and his shirt and pants hugged his tall and upright figure.

“What are you all talking about?” he asked.

Isabel was in a good mood and replied, “We’re talking about preschool.”

Odell picked up Liam, who was sitting on Sylvia’s right, sat down in that seat immediately, and placed Liam to his right instead.

He obviously wanted to join their chat. Sylvia’s eyes flickered, but she said nothing. Isabel continued to chatter away.

Only Liam, who was carried away, frowned a little.

After they had enough talking, they had dinner.

When dinner was over, Odell had some stuff to take care of and went to the study.

Sylvia played with the little ones for a while.

When they were tired, she accompanied them back to their bedroom and gave them a bath.

The little ones put on matching yellow duck pajamas after showering.

Sylvia tucked them into bed.

The two children responded obediently. Then, when she went to Odell and her room, she saw the little ones following behind her like little ducklings.

Sylvia could not bear to chase them away, so she brought them in as well. She said, “You two go to bed first. Mommy will go take a shower and come out in a moment.”

“Okay.”

The children cried obediently.

Sylvia took her clothes into the bedroom.

Just then, Odell came back from the study. As soon as he pushed the door open, he saw Isabel and Liam playing in Sylvia and his bed. Liam was playing with a small toy. Isabel lay on his calf and held her mobile phone, watching a show. They completely regarded the place as their territory. Odell’s expression sank for an instant. “Ahem.” The little ones looked at him. Their eyes were innocent with no trace of a guilty conscience.

“Where’s your mother?” he asked. Liam replied, “Mommy is taking a shower.” Odell looked in the direction of the bathroom and then back at the children. They were still sitting in the middle of the bed, continuing to do their own thing. Odell said in a low voice, “Your mom and I are going to rest soon. Go back to your rooms.” Isabel and Liam looked up at him at the same time and lowered their heads again.

“Isabel?” he called her.

Isabel immediately put away her phone, got under the quilt, and clutched the hem tightly. Her expression seemed to say, “You can’t take me away.” Then, Odell looked at Liam. “Liam?”

Liam said, “I’ll be where Mommy is. If you insist that we go back to our room, we’ll wait for Mommy to come out and go back together.” Isabel poked her head out of the quilt and echoed, “Uh-huh.”

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Odell frowned.

Then, he strode to the bed.

Liam immediately backed away. Isabel also clutched the quilt.

“Name a condition.” Odell crossed his arms and looked at them seriously. “As long as you go back to your room and sleep, I’ll agree to anything.”

Liam answered calmly and firmly, “We won’t agree no matter the condition.”

Isabel echoed, “Uh-huh. We won’t be separated from our mommy.”

Odell was silent for a moment and said, “You’re already four years old. It’s not suitable for you to continue sleeping with your mom.”

Liam said, “You’re already thirty. If you can sleep with Mom, so can we.”

“That’s right!” Isabel immediately popped her head up from under the quilt and shouted at him, “You’re already thirty, but you still want to sleep with Mommy. Shame on you!”

Odell was speechless.

He closed his eyes and resisted the urge to throw them out.

At that moment, Sylvia came out after taking a shower. “Mommy!” Isabel called out to her anxiously, “The baddie wants to separate us and hog you, Come here quickly and don’t let him succeed!”

Sylvia’s lips twitched.

Odell’s expression was dark and sullen. He looked very displeased.

She hurriedly said, “You guys misunderstood. Your dad wants us to sleep together.”

“But he just told Liam and I to go back to our room. He even told us to name a condition. He said that he’ll agree to anything as long as we go back.”

Isabel suddenly blabbered everything.

Odell’s expression instantly darkened.

Sylvia was also stunned for a moment.

When she saw his unpleasant expression, she smiled and said, “Liam and Isabel don’t want to leave me. Why don’t we let them sleep here for the time being?”

Her tone was flattering, but her look was expectant.

She wanted him to agree.

Odell’s eyes deepened. After suppressing another wave of annoyance, he said, “I’m going to wash up.”

Then, he went straight to the bathroom.

It seemed like he agreed.

Sylvia sighed in relief and went to bed.

Isabel and Liam immediately snuggled up to her.

“It’s getting late, kids. Go to sleep.” She coaxed them softly. “Okay.” The little ones responded obediently and fell asleep beside her. Looking at them sleep so adorably and soundly, Sylvia also soon became sleepy.

She wrapped her arms around them and closed her eyes drowsily. Then, the bed sunk, and something pressed on her lips. The man’s domineering breath was mixed with the fragrance of the shower gel. Sylvia woke up with a start.

“Mm.”

She hurriedly pushed him away. Odell pinned her hands above her hand and continued to kiss her.

A long time passed before he let her go. His dark eyes stared at her like a wolf.

Sylvia was annoyed and whispered harshly, “Calm down. Isabel and Liam are still sleeping.” The children were right beside her and would be able to see the adults pressed together as soon as they opened their eyes. Odell narrowed his eyes and said in a husky voice, “They’re fast asleep. I’ll move lightly and won’t wake them up.” Sylvia’s face flushed as she hissed angrily, “Don’t be insane!” He bowed his head, bringing his handsome face to her eyes. The tip of his nose brushed against hers. “Sylvia, we’re husband and wife now. It’s only natural to do those things.”

Sylvia took a deep breath and said to him in an even tone, “Calm down, you’ll wake the children like this. I don’t want them to see it.”

“Do you not want them to see it, or do you not want me to touch you?” His voice suddenly turned cold.

Sylvia choked.

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She indeed did not want to do that kind of intimate act with him.

Odell’s expression visibly turned cold. After a moment, he asked, “Are you thinking of another man?”

His voice was gloomy. Sylvia quickly said, “No.” He pinched her face and asked coldly, “Then why don’t you want me to touch you?” “I… I’m not mentally prepared yet.” “Really?”

“Yes.”

“Then how long will it take for you to be mentally prepared?” Sylvia replied, “I don’t know.” 1

He pinched her face tightly, his voice was still gloomy. “You don’t know? Or do you plan on not letting me touch you?”

Sylvia’s face hurt at being pinched by him, and she tried to pry his hand off. “Stop it, Odell. Let’s talk about this.”

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He pressed down on her and asked coldly, “Talk about what? Talk about how you agreed to remarry with me for the sake of the children or talk about how you have another man hidden in your heart?”

His hand pinched her face so hard that it was as if his fingers were welded to her skin. She could not move at all.

His body was also very heavy, and Sylvia was pressed into the mattress by him.

Sylvia was in pain and depressed, and could not help but say, “Odell Carter, can you stop being so unreasonable? It’s true that I remarried you partly because of the children, but if I like another man, I

certainly wouldn’t agree to remarry you!” Her voice rose uncontrollably near the end. Odell’s eyes flickered. “Is that true?”

“Of course, it’s true.” “You really don’t like another man?”

“Yes!”

Seeing her eyes glare at him, he curled his lips and loosened his grip. “Fine. I’ll give you a few days to prepare. Let me know when you’re ready.” Sylvia was still angry. She pursed her lips and said nothing. Odell pinched her face again. “Did you hear me?”

“Yes.”

Smack.

He pecked her on her lips and rolled over to the bed. He lay down in the area that Isabel and Liam left for him.

Then, he turned off the light.

Sylvia rolled over so that her back was facing him and went to sleep.

In the morning, when Sylvia opened her eyes, the little ones and Odell were already awake. Compared to yesterday morning, the three of them were clearly much more harmonious this morning

Isabel held out her little hands and let Odell put on her coat for her.

Sylvia’s eyes flickered, and she took the initiative to say “good morning” to him. Odell looked at her. “Breakfast is ready. Get up.” “Okay.” Sylvia got out of bed.

Odell went downstairs with Isabel and Liam first.

Sylvia went to the living room after washing up and saw the three of them sitting quietly at the table, waiting for her. She sat in the seat beside Odell. When she sat down, Odell said, “Let’s eat.” The little ones picked up their tableware. Sylvia also picked up their small bowls to serve them breakfast.

When she was about to serve herself, a bowl of eggs and bacon was placed in front of her by Odell’s large hand.

Sylvia was instantly stunned. Odell gave himself a bowl after serving her. When he saw her in a daze, he raised a hand and knocked on her forehead. “What are you spacing out for? Eat.” Sylvia let out a sound and lowered her head to eat. Her mind and heart were still buzzing. There was an indescribable feeling inside. When they were married in the past, she was always the one who served him the food. She even picked out food to give to him.

She never thought that there would be a day when he served her food instead.

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After breakfast, Liam and Isabel went to school.

Sylvia hugged and kissed them at the door and watched them get into the car.

Just like yesterday, after they left in the car, Odell’s car was driven over.

Odell stood beside her and looked at her.

Sylvia’s mouth twitched.

For a moment, she wanted to wish him all the best at work, but the words that left her mouth were, “Bye.”

Odell’s eyes flickered. He wrapped one hand around her waist and pulled her to him, then kissed her lightly on the lips. “Wait for me to come back.”

Then, he turned and got into the car.

Sylvia pursed her lips and went back into the house.

Several days passed like this without incident. That evening, Isabel and Liam returned home first as usual.

Sylvia was sitting on the ground playing with them when Odell came in.

He carried a box of exquisite pastries in his hand. Isabel, the little glutton, immediately stared at it. “Baddie, what’s that in your hand?”

“Pastries.” He put the box on the small table.

Isabel immediately ran over.

She took out a pastry and ate it, then shouted at Liam, “Liam, it’s delicious! Come over and try it!”

Liam cooperated and went over.

Odell went to Sylvia’s side and patted her head with his large hand. “I bought a lot. You should go try it too.”

“No need. Let Isabel and Liam eat first.”

Odell immediately frowned and looked unhappy

Sylvia pursed her lips. At that moment, Isabel shouted at her, “Mommy, come and eat too!”

Sylvia got up and walked over.

There were a variety of pastries in the box, so Sylvia randomly took one and put it in her mouth.

The softness and fragrance of the pastry spread throughout her mouth.

It was delicious!

She immediately took another one. The large box of pastries was swiftly finished by Isabel and her. Liam only ate a few pieces. Odell did not have a single one. Sylvia wiped her mouth with tissue in embarrassment and asked, “Where did you buy these pastries, Odell?” He said, “I bought it on the way back.” “What was the name of the shop?” “I forgot.” Well.

Sylvia flipped the box over and looked at the store logo on it.

She knew this store and had heard Sherry mention it. It had been in the news before because customers often waited in line for hours.

There was only one outlet in Westchester City. Sylvia looked at the address and saw that it was on a street on the outskirts of the city. However, Carter Tower was downtown. The store was in a completely different direction.

There was no way he bought it on the way home. Sylvia’s eyes flickered as her chest stirred slightly. With his temper, he could not have gone to line up personally. He probably had Cliff or

someone else queue for it. However, that still surprised her. When she was married to him in the past, he rarely even gave her a gentle look, let alone bring back delicious food for her. A moment later, she hid her emotions and put the box back, pretending not to know anything.

In Tara’s house at Lake Victoria Villa. Tara sat on an expensive couch, looking at the information she just received on her phone. The message was sent to her by a maid in the old Carter residence.

Before Sylvia brought Isabel back to Westchester City, Tara bribed the maid and told her to watch over the movements in the residence.

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After Sylvia remarried Odell and moved to the old residence, Tara often contacted that maid.

The maid sent her a message saying, “Ms. Avery, it’s been more than a week, but Master Carter and her are still sleeping with the children every night.” Tara’s eyes lit up. ‘If they sleep together with the children, doesn’t that mean they can’t do anything intimate?

‘Sylvia is so stupid for bringing the children to bed together.’

Tara asked, “How’s Odell treating her?” The maid replied, “Quite good. He kisses her every morning before leaving for work.” Tara’s expression instantly turned cold.

Odell had never been affectionate. Every time he had to be separated from her, the most he would do was hug her or touch her head. He never took the initiative to kiss her before!

‘Sylvia, that b*tch!’

Tara cursed with jealousy in her heart and asked, “Are you sure they’re sleeping with the children every night?”

The maid replied, “Yes. The Young Miss and Young Master go over every night after bathing. They were picked up twice by Master Odell during the first day and made quite a fuss. Even Master Carter was helpless. I don’t know what happened afterward, but Master Carter let them go over.”

Tara frowned deeply. “What about Sylvia? What was her reaction?” The maid replied, “She seemed quite happy.” Happy? She was happy that she could not do that kind of thing with Odell?

Was it possible that the two children were encouraged by her?

‘No, I don’t believe it. That b*tch fina

emarried Odell. How could she not pester him?

‘She either doesn’t like Odell and doesn’t want to be intimate with him, or she’s playing hard to get.’ Tara could only believe the latter possibility. ‘Sylvia must be deliberately seducing Odell. The more she acts like this, the more he’ll want to be close to her. ‘That b*tch is really cunning! ‘But it’s been more than a week. Odell must be at the limits of his endurance.’

After a long time, Tara calmed down and smiled coldly.

Two days later.

That afternoon, Sylvia went out to attend an event hosted by the Art Association.

However, she did not expect the event to last for so long, so she sent a message to Odell in advance.

She told him to let Isabel and Liam rest first after he returned. There was no need for them to wait for her.

Odell asked, “Where’s the event?”

Sylvia’s eyes flickered. ‘Does he want to pick me up?’ In ordinary times, Sylvia would not have told him. However, she suddenly sent him the address on a whim.

Odell replied, “Ok.” Sylvia put away her phone and continued with the event.

It was past 9 p.m. when it ended. The night outside was pitch black. Sylvia walked to the road at the exit of the venue.

There were cars parked on both sides, but none of them was Odell’s.

‘Maybe he hasn’t arrived yet?’

At that moment, the other people who came to the event left in their cars one after another. Christopher was the last to come out. When he saw her standing by the road, he immediately asked, “Sylvia, you didn’t drive here?”. “No, a driver sent me here.”

“I’ll give you a ride.”

Sylvia smiled at him. “There’s no need, President. There’ll be someone coming to pick me up later.”

Everyone in the Art Association knew that Odell and she had remarried.

Christopher smiled, said goodbye to her, and left!

In an instant, she was the only one left on the curb. Sylvia zipped up her jacket and waited a while longer.

When Odell still did not come, she could not help but send him a message. “Odell, are you coming?”

However, even after ten minutes, there was no reply.