Ch. 566..570
Chapter 565 He curled his lips and eyes and continued with a warm smile, “You're only ruining it for me when you avoid me.”
His words were like explosives that went off in Sylvia's head. It blasted all the messy thoughts away and widened her eyes in shock
What did he mean by that?
Thomas noticed the blank look on her face. He pinched her nose and said, “Stop staring into the air Aren’t you going home?” His touch felt like a sting from a bee and it startled her, causing her to stagger a few steps to the side.
It was at that moment that she saw Odell standing further behind Thomas.
The man was wearing a navy blue coat. The frosty expression on his face was as cold as the weather Isabel was in his left arm and Liam was on his right, holding his hand.
The brother and sister were also staring at her and Thomas.
Sylvia froze “Odell? Why did you bring Isabel and Liam here?”
Thomas heard her and turned around too.
Odell stood there and glared at her and Thomas for a few seconds before he said, “Isabel and Liam miss you. | brought them here to pick you up.”
He then put Isabel down on the ground The little girl ran toward her mother and then sized up Thomas from top to bottom Liam also came over and did the same.
The girl then asked, “Mommy, who's this handsome guy?” Sylvia awkwardly chuckled Before she could explain, Odell’s gruff voice said, “He’s your uncle.”
Uncle? Isabel’s eyes gleamed she turned around to her father and asked, “So, he’s your brother?” Oddell hummed a reply Isabel then turned back to Thomas and introduced herself with her meek voice, “Hi, Uncle. I’m Thabel. This is my brother Llam.”
The girl was infatuated with Thomas’ good looks.
Thoinas smiled and greeted her and Llam, “Hello” Isabel grind and her eyes curved into the shape of acresent inoon 1 anin simply stated at hun quietly
Isabel then curiously asked, “Uncle, what are you doing here with Mommy?” Before Thomas could explain, Sylvia said, “Mommy and your Uncle Thomas are working here in the Art Academy, so we attended the event together.” “Oh, | see.”
The girl had no more questions. Thomas and Odell stood opposite each other. One of them emanated a frosty presence and the other one looked like a monster with obvious killing intents. Sylvia felt the awkwardness in the air and it gave her chills.
She carried | sabel into her arms and held Liar’s hand. She then said to Thomas, “It’s getting late. | have to bring the kids back home.”
She then had a glance at Odell and he shot a deep gaze at her. Sylvia retracted her glance and walked past him with the kids. The mother and children headed to the parking lot.
Soon, she brought Isabel and Liam to the car. She strapped the two little ones in the rear seats before she got into the driver’s seat. It was then Isabel asked, “Mommy, are we not waiting for the baddie?” Sylvia had a glance at the side door. Odell was still silently confronting his brother Neither of them budged and they seemed to have a lot to talk to each other. Sylvia said, “I think Daddy has a lot to talk to your uncle Let’s not wait for him.” “Okay.” Isabel obediently sat down on the child's seat and Sylvia started the car.
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Chapter 567 Odell curled his lips and huinmed a reply “Okay Liam and | will leave you be.”
The mature little girl then followed her brother upstairs to the room. Aunt Tonya cleaned the table and took the plates into the kitchen
The living room became quiet, and so was the atmosphere.
Sylvia got up and took a few steps back to draw distance from him.
She then asked coldly, “Odell, what is it?” Odell remained seated on the chair as he stared at her. “Come closer and I'll tell you.” “| can hear you just fine Speak and leave.”
He pursed his lips and stared at her silently
Some time passed but he showed no intentions of speaking
Sylvia took a deep breath and said, “What is it that you want to say?”
He grinned “Come closer ”
Sylvia just wanted him out of the house, so she begrudgingly stepped forward. Before she knew it, his long arm grabbed her and hugged her around the waist. She fell onto his lap before she could even scream
She pushed him away but his other hand caught both her hands
He was strong and Sylvia was too weak to break free from his constraints
He glared at him and cried, “Let go of me!” Odell stared at her with a frosty gaze His voice was gruft when he said, “He touched your nose Just now, didn’t he?” Sylvia’s gaze shiited. She was also surprised when Thomas touched her nose It was at that moment that she learned of Thomas’ feelings for herself He wanted to be Tomantally involved
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He narrowed his eyes. “How can you make sure?” Make sure? Why would he need assurance for something like this? A quick thought later, Sylvia said, “I can assure you that nothing will happen between us. We're just friends.”
“What if he touches your nose again?”
“| won't let him.”
“| said if.” He lowered his voice and moved his frosty face closer to hers.
Sylvia tried to move backward but he caught her by the waist. She could not do anything as he moved his face closer to her, to the point that the tip of his nose touched hers. She clenched her teeth and said in a small voice, “There's no if.” Odell moved his lips closer to hers and emphasized each word he said, “If | see him laying a finger on you again, I'll move in and stay with you.” Sylvia was rendered speechless. She was choked by her grievance. She wanted to scream and argue but for some reason, she was unable to utter a single word. Odell hugged her waist. “Do you get me?” Sylvia clenched her teeth. “Mhmm...” Then, his lips pressed onto hers. The man’s thin lips ravaged her luscious ones.
Sylvia’s eyes widened and wanted to struggle but due to the constraints, she could not do anything He took some time ravaging her lips before he released her.
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Sylvia glared at him with a flush. Odell grinned. “This is the punishment for letting him touch your nose.” Sylvia widened her eyes at him.
Odell then released her hands and waist with a mischievous smile.
Sylvia bolted up and took a few steps back from him. Her eyes remained glaring at him as she said, “Odell, | can agree to whatever request you come up with today but please follow the terms we agreed on the divorce papers. Don’t break your promise.” Odell got up. Seemingly in a good mood, he shot an amused gaze at her and said, “As long as you listen to me, I'll keep my promise.”
The man strode toward the exit. Sylvia cursed the man in her heart until he completely left her sight.
She took a deep breath to calm down and then went upstairs to Isabel and Liam’s room. The two little ones stared at her with their puffy faces. Isabel curiously asked, “Mommy, why are you up already? You finished talking to the baddie?” Based on all the TV that she had been watching, the girl truly believed adults must kiss for a long time before separating. She thought she would have to sleep early with her brother tonight as her mother would be busy kissing her father. “Yeah, we're done.” Sylvia went over and sat down beside the girl. Isabel had a glance at the door. “Where's the baddie?” “He left. He has work to do.” “Okie dokey,” Isabel murmured with protruded lips. Sylvia stroked her head and then looked at Liam.
Liam was sitting beside her playing with his little toy. He looked quiet as if he did not hear their conversation at all.
Liam was a lot more mature than his sister. He barely asked questions or asked to be pampered, so Sylvia barely had to cheer him up or explain herself out of guilt. She felt relieved to have such an understanding boy. She accompanied them until they fell asleep before she returned to her own room. Right before she went into the bathroom for a shower, her phone rang. It was from Thomas.
“Did | scare you today?” Sylvia was hesitant when she saw the message
“What? What are you talking about?” Sylvia decided to play dumb. If she acknowledged what he said, it would mean she acknowledged his feelings for her. She could never develop a relationship with Thomas. She had no intentions to hurt him. He saved her and helped her multiple times. He was not only a savior to her but also a close friend, like Sherry. After much careful consideration, she decided to try her best to maintain the fragile layer of ambiguity. Two minutes later, Thomas replied, “Nothing.” The chat ended without a result. Sylvia sighed a breath of relief. “Thomas, good night.” “Good night.” Sylvia put her phone down and took a shower. Meanwhile outside her house, there was a tall figure standing under the tree diagonally opposite the street. The street lamp failed to shine through the leaves, hence leaving the man’s cold expression in the dark He stared at Sylvia's window with a deep and frosty gaze.
A quiet night went by. On the second morning, Sylvia woke up without the alarm and she heard giggles outside the door.
It was Isabel. Sylvia curiously walked to the window, opened it and saw Sebastian, the butler of Carter residence, outside the yard. Other than Sebastian, Ben, Jacob, and several other bodyguards were also there playing with Isabel.
The girl was having a great time judging from her ceaseless giggles. Liam was there but he did not join her. He watched from the side quietly with a delighted expression.
Sylvia was surprised by the visit.
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“Shouldn't Sebastian and the others be at Carter residence? Are they here because they miss the kids?”
While Sylvia was baffled by the surprise visit, a black MPV drove over from next door and stopped in front of her gate.
She knew at first glance it was Odell’s personal car.
Isabel also recognized it. She moved her short legs and ran to the gate before she shouted,” Baddie! Are you going to work?!”
The door opened and Odell’s towering figure emerged from within. He carried the little girl into his arms and said, “Yeah, I’m going now.” Isabel pouted. “You don’t want to eat breakfast?” “I had breakfast.” “Oooh, okay.” The girl protruded her lips, seemingly unwilling to part with her father. Odell patted her head. “Go play. I'll come back and have dinner with you guys.” He then put the girl down. Then, the man looked up to the second floor, where Sylvia’s room was.
Their gaze met mid-air and Sylvia immediately turned around to avoid it.
Odell grinned. He shot a gaze at Ben and Jacob further away to signal them. The two bodyguards stood straight up and wore serious looks. Odell then returned to his car and left for work. Ben and Jacob returned to the yard. One of them played with Isabel and the other one looked at the house.
The mission they received from their boss was to watch Sylvia. Whenever she left the house or interacted with other men without the presence of a third party, they were to report it to him.
After Odell left, Sylvia came down.
Aunt Tonya was in the living room, looking bitter. She expected Sylvia to see what happened from her room, so she said, “Syl, | heard from Sebastian that he bought the house next door and even brought Madam Carter over.”
Annoyed, Sylvia frowned. ‘What's this man trying to do?’ It was then Isabel ran in after seeing her mother. “Mommy!” Sylvia bent over and carried the girl into her arms.
The girl’s puffy face flushed as she bawled, “Mommy, Baddie is living next to us!” Sylvia awkwardly smiled. The girl then tilted her head and asked, “But why isn’t he staying with us?” “Our house is small and it can’t fit that many people.”
“O-Oh...” Isabel had an odd feeling but since her mother’s words made sense, so she moved on from the topic.
After breakfast, Sylvia texted Odell.
It was the first time they texted after the divorce.
“Odell, what's the meaning of this?”
Awhile later, she received a reply.
“What are you talking about?”
Sylvia choked for a few seconds.
“Why did you move next door to me? Did you forget our terms on the divorce papers?”
It clearly stated that they would stay out of each other’s life. “Do the papers forbid me from moving there?” Sylvia was once again silenced. She gulped the grievance and decided to approach this matter with patience. “Odell, if you want to see the kids, you can come to see them whenever you want. | won't keep them from you but we're divorced and it’s inappropriate for us to continue seeing each other.” The text went out but he did not reply this time. Sylvia frustratedly tossed her phone aside. Both Isabel and Liar went next door to look for Madam Carter. It had also been some time since Sylvia visited Madam Carter, so after some struggle, she went next door as well.
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The house looked almost the same as hers. The interior and the decoration followed a minimalistic yet luxurious design style. It did not seem like it had just finished renovation. ‘Did he buy the house fully furnished?’ Madam Carter’s room was located on the first floor, where it faced the east. When Sylvia walked into the room, Liam was beside the bed and Isabel was on the bed, blabbering next to Madam Carter’s ears.
“Great-grandma, Liam and | will be able to come to see you every day. Wakey, wakey...” The two of them were adorable and obedient.
Sylvia’s gaze shifted. She stood by the door for a while before she went inside.
At night, Sylvia prepared dinner with Aunt Tonya as usual.
Both Isabel and Liam were in the living room.
For some reason, the girl did not come into the kitchen tonight, not even once. She would usually come in a few times to mess around. Sylvia was not overly bothered by her absence. When dinner was ready, she walked out of the kitchen and saw the man sitting on the couch with a book in his hand. He leaned on the couch with his legs crossed, slouching elegantly. He acted like he was the owner of the house. Isabel was beside him, leaning on his arm while playing with her tablet. Liam was sitting opposite them alone, reading a book Sylvia furrowed her brows and walked over. The father and children looked at the mother when they heard her footsteps. Odell stared at her expressionless. Both Isabel and Liam looked at her with googly eyes. Sylvia ignored Odell completely and said to her kids, “Isabel, Liam, it's time for dinner.” Both of them hummed a reply and obediently got up. Odell also put the book down and naturally followed the kids to the table. Sylvia had a glare at him, but he turned a blind eye to her and sat down by the table. Aunt Tonya served dinner swiftly. Sylvia put the food on Isabel and Liam’s plate but not Odell's.
Aunt Tonya sighed and took the initiative to put some food on Odell’s plate. Dinner went by silently.
After Sylvia wiped Isabel's mouth, the girl ran over to Odell. Sylvia sighed subtly and wiped her mouth before she looked at Liam. The little guy said, “Mommy, you can go rest. You don’t need to accompany me.” As though the boy noticed his mother’s sour mood.
Sylvia patted his head and said softly, “I’m not tired. Let me stay with you for a while.” Liam widened his bright eyes. “Okay.”
Sylvia carried the boy and sat down on the other couch, which showed her back at Odell. The boy quietly sat beside her with a book in his hand. Sylvia curiously had a peek at the boy’s book and she realized she did not understand a single thing about it. She took a few more glances and realized the book was about how to make a robot.
A four-year-old reading such a boring book?
Sylvia was surprised but she did not disturb him. She feigned ignorance and went on her phone to check the message she received. There was a text from Sherry asking how she was doing and there was also a text from Simon asking about painting tips. Sylvia chatted with them and eventually forgot about the annoying man in her house.