Ch. 766..770
Chapter 766 Sylvia followed Odell out of the car.
As soon as they reached the door, a young woman in a white shirt came out. She smiled at Odell. “Good afternoon, Master Carter.”
Odell replied, “Good afternoon.”
Skylar then looked at Sylvia and asked, “This is Ms. Ross, isn’t she?” Her smile seemed to be contagious and was very affectionate.
Sylvia smiled politely. “Yes.”
“My name is Skylar O’Brien.”
“Hello.”
Skylar then said to Odell, “Let’s talk inside.”
“Sure.”
He held Sylvia’s wrist and led Skylar and her into the cafe.
The cafe was quiet as there were not many customers. Sylvia followed them to a seat by the window. The light from outside spilled in, and the area was very spacious.
She and Odell sat on one side whereas Skylar sat across from them.
At that moment, a waiter came over and asked, “May | take your order?”
Skylar smiled and said, “I'd like a latte.”
The waiter then looked at Odell and Sylvia,
Odell said, “Black coffee.”
Sylvia echoed, “Same for-”
“She wants a pot of tea.” Odell looked at her coldly. Sylvia weakly pursed her lips. Before long, the waiter served the drinks in front of them.
Sylvia happened to be a little thirsty and picked up the tea to drink.
“Ms. Ross, what happened to your arms?” Skylar suddenly asked her.
Sylvia immediately put her hand under the table and peeked at Odell. He was drinking coffee, and his face was cold and expressionless. Skylar laughed again. “Don’t worry, Ms. Ross. I’m just curious. You don’t have to answer me if you don’t want to.
Sylvia frowned and asked, “Are you Odell’s friend?” She replied, “Yes, | went to the same middle school with Master Carter. I’m a psychiatrist now.” ‘A psychiatrist? Did Odell bring me here to see a psychiatrist?”
Sylvia paled and immediately insisted, “I’m not sick. I’m very healthy.” “I didn’t say there was anything wrong with you, Ms. Ross. | just want to have a chat with you.”
“No need. I-I have something to do at home. I'll be leaving now.” Sylvia tried to stand up to leave, but her eyes looked at Odell’s gloomy gaze again.
His figure sat on the seat beside her, blocking her way out. It seemed like he had no intention of letting her go.
Sylvia frowned at him.
He looked at her and asked, “Do you want to see the children?”
Her gaze instantly changed.
He raised his brows. “If you do, then sit down.”
Sylvia clenched her fists and asked with uncertainty,” Will you let me see the children if | sit down?”
“Yes.”
“Really?” she asked suspiciously.
“Really.” His face was cold, but his tone was patient.
Sylvia sat back down.
Skylar took note of her actions and demeanor and said with a smile, “Have some tea, Ms. Ross. We'll just have a casual chat.”
Thinking that she could see Isabel and Liam, Sylvia immediately downed her cup of tea in one gulp. Then, she plucked up the courage to look at Skylar and said, “The injury on my arm is because | scratched it.”
“Why did you scratch yourself? Was it because you were in a bad mood?”
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Thinking about what happened at noon in Paulonia Hotel, Sylvia immediately looked at Odell while she, clenched her hands uncontrollably.
Skylar’s eyes flickered, and she looked at Odell. “Master Carter, I'd like to talk to Ms. Ross alone. Can you step outside for a while?”
Odell looked at Sylvia. She did not dare to meet his eyes and lowered her head. He frowned, then got up and walked out of the cafe.
The moment his tall figure left, Sylvia lifted her head and sighed in relief.
Skylar smiled. “Ms. Ross, can you tell me now?”
Sylvia frowned. ‘If | tell her, will she tell Odell?’
Skylar added, “Don’t worry, Ms. Ross. What you tell me is a secret between us. | promise you that | won’t tell anyone about it.” Sylvia’s expression relaxed, and she said, “I was indeed in a bad mood today, but | didn’t want to do it. | just couldn’t control myself.”
“Does this usually happen when you're in a bad mood?”
“No.”
“When’s the last time you hurt yourself?”
Sylvia’s gaze darkened as she looked at her arm that was covered by her sleeve and replied, “Two months ago.” “Was it also because you were in a bad mood?”
“Yeah.”
“Can you tell me why you were in a bad mood at that time?”
Sylvia frowned.
Skylar asked gently, “Was it also a situation like today?”
Sylvia shook her head. “No.”
“Where were you then?”
“At Galston.”
Skylar’s gaze flickered, and she asked, “Can you show me the scars from last time?”
Sylvia hesitated for two seconds, then lifted her sleeves and showed her the scars on both arms. Skylar sighed and said, “You must have been in a very bad mood at that time.”
Sylvia did not speak. She could not remember much about the incident at that time. She only remembered that she could not control herself. It was as if she would go insane at any moment.
However, that was all in the past. She was back here now, where her friends, children, and the people she missed every day and night were. As long as she did not go back, everything would be fine.
Skylar saw her expression and asked, “Why did you want to return to Westchester?” Sylvia immediately answered, “I miss my children. | came back to see them.”
“You must love your children very much.”
Thinking of Isabel and Liam’s cute little faces, Sylvia could not help but smile. “Yes, | love them very much.” They continued like that with Skylar asking questions, and Sylvia answering them. Skylar did not pursue anything Sylvia did not want to answer but asked about her daily life instead.
Sylvia unknowingly let down her guard and chatted idly with her. When her mouth was dry, she came back to her senses and poured herself another cup of tea. “Thank you for chatting with me, Skylar. | feel much better now.” Sylvia smiled at her while drinking her tea. Skylar smiled back at her. “You're welcome. If you really want to thank someone , then thank Master Carter. He's the one who called me over.”
Sylvia pursed her lips and did not say anything.
“Ms. Ross, there are many people facing psychological pressure in this era, so you don’t have to be ashamed about anything. | can feel that you're trying to get better, and | believe that you'll soon be healthy again.” Skylar stood up and handed over a business card. “This is my contact number. You can call me if you need anything.”
Sylvia stood up to accept the card and said with a smile,” Okay, thank you.”
“Don’t mention it. See you.”
Sylvia walked her to the door of the cafe.
Odell’s tall figure was standing not far from the door.
When Skylar went out, she waved at him and said, “I’ve finished chatting with Ms. Ross, so I'll leave now.” Odell looked at Sylvia, who followed her out, and hummed. “Okay.”
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Skylar soon walked away. The sun had not set yet, and the golden light shone straight through and illuminated their bodies. Perhaps it was because of the nice weather, or maybe because Sylvia was in a relaxed mood after a nice chat with Skylar that she asked him directly, “Odell, I've finished talking to her. Can you take me to see the children now?”
Her cheeks had a natural blush, and her eyes were shining. It was the opposite of the way she had looked in the banquet hall in Paulonia Hotel at noon.
Odell’s eyes flickered slightly. He curled his lips up imperceptibly and walked forward.
Sylvia immediately followed him. Afraid that he would go back on his word, she grabbed his sleeve. “Where are you going?” Odell looked at her. “Are you going to meet them dressed like this?”
Sylvia looked down at herself. She was still wearing the Paulonia Hotel’s waitress uniform, and her body was still stained with wine. Not only was she filthy, but her hair was also a mess.
Her eyes flickered, and she quickly said, “I'll go back to tidy up and go to the old residence immediately to find them.” Then, she was about to run to the road to hail a cab.
Odell pulled her and gave her a side glance. “Get in the car.”
It was obvious that he wanted to send her back.
Sylvia pursed her lips and followed him back to his car with a smile.
In less than half an hour, the car arrived at her doorstep.
Odell leaned back against the seat and said in a cold voice, “I'll give you twenty minutes flat.” “Okay, I'll be out soon.” Sylvia got out of the car and quickly walked inside the house.
The man sat in the same place, watching her hurry into the house. He took out his phone from his pocket and opened the chatroom with Skylar.
Skylar had sent him several voice messages. He clicked on them.
“Master Carter, Ms. Ross should be suffering from depression. Her illness didn’t develop overnight. | heard that she spent half a year at Galston. She must have had a very bad time during that period. | can confirm that her
current state is better than when she was in Galston, but she still needs further observation and treatment. Fortunately, her mood is optimistic, so she should be able to return to normal as long as she takes the right medicine.
“| talked with her about a lot of things. If I’m not mistaken, one of the factors of her illness is that she misses her children. If she’s allowed to spend more time with them, it'll help her condition a lot.” ‘It did not develop overnight? Did she get dumped by
Thomas right after she went to Galston with him? What the hell did she go through in these six months?’
Odell closed his eyes and leaned back on the seat. The air in the car was soon enveloped by the oppressive aura emanating from him.
Then, there was the sound of footsteps. He opened his eyes to look out the car window.
Sylvia wore a long skirt with a lush coat over it. Her hair was neatly draped over her shoulders, and she even put on makeup. Her appearance was elegant, spirited, and quite good-looking.
He narrowed his eyes, and the oppressive atmosphere in the car disappeared. Soon, Sylvia pulled open the car door and sat inside. She sat beside him and said to him with a smile, “Odell, I’m
ready now. Take me there quickly.”
Odell glanced at her, ignored her, and said to the driver,” Drive.” The driver started the car. Sylvia immediately sat upright, her eyes looking out the car window.
While she thought that she would see Isabel and Liam, she was so excited and expectant that she could not help but touch her bulging belly.
The loose coat fell open to the sides, and Odell soon saw her swollen belly. When he saw her happy expression, his face darkened, and he said coldly, “Cover your belly.”
Sylvia’s eyes flickered, and she quickly buttoned up the coat. However, her bulging belly could still be seen. She looked at him weakly.
Odell looked at her coldly. “If you don’t want them to know that you’re pregnant with someone else’s child, find a way to cover it up.”
He really did not want to see it.
“Thomas hurt her so much that she developed depression, but she can still touch her stomach so lovingly Does she still love Thomas in her heart?’
Odell iumediately turned his head and looked coldly ahead, not sparing her another glance.
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Sylvia was frightened by his face and carefully turned sideways so that her belly faced the outside of the car. They sat like this for more than twenty minutes.
The car drove into the Old District and to the gates of the old Carter mansion.
Sylvia’s eyes lit up, and she was about to push the car door open right away.
“Come back,” the man suddenly spoke in a cold voice.
Sylvia looked at him in confusion. He looked at her icily. “You left for half a year and didn’t so much as send them a text message. | have to ask them if they’re still willing to meet you.”
Sylvia’s chest seized. She withdrew her hand from the car door and replied, “Okay.” Odell turned and got out of the car. His tall figure quickly walked through the door.
Sylvia clasped her hands together and stared in the direction of the gate. She had not sent them a message in six months, so they should resent her and be angry at her. However, they should also miss her.
On the other side, Odell soon arrived at the children’s room.
Liam was reading a book by the window, and Isabel was buried in a comic book. The room was neat and tidy, much better than he expected.
When they saw him coming, they both looked at him.
Liam glanced at him and looked away. Isabel asked, “Why are you here, Baddie?” Odell crossed his arms and looked at them. “I have something very important to tell you.”
“What is it?”
“Your mother is back.”
Isabel's eyes widened instantly.
Liam also looked over.
Odell looked at them and asked, “Do you want to see her now?”
Outside the gate, in a black MPV, as time passed , Sylvia could not control her anxiety. Her hands were clenched tightly, and her eyes glanced at her wristwatch from time to time.
Almost twenty minutes had passed since Odell went in.
With his stride, he could have reached the children’s room in two minutes at most. With the speed of the children’s walking, they should be able to come out in three minutes at most. However, they had not come out even after twenty minutes.
Did they not want to see her? She stared at her watch.
The seconds ticked by.
Soon, another two minutes passed, but there was still no movement inside.
‘Are they angry at me? That's right. | promised them that | wouldn’t leave them again, but this time, | left for half a year. Not only was | unable to call them, but | also didn’t even send them a single message in the past six months. They must resent me and think that | don’t want them anymore.
But | miss them so much. | miss them so much that I can’t sleep at night. | miss them so much that | can only take a razor and slice my arm layer by layer to relieve my longing...’
Asour emotion suddenly filled her whole body.
She closed her eyes and raised her hand to cover her face. She wanted to swallow back her tears. She did not want to lose control of her emotions anymore. However, the more she did that, the more her chest hurt.
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Just as her breathing became rapid and she was about to break down, a sweet cry suddenly came. “Mommy!” Sylvia’s body tensed up, and she immediately turned her head to look in the direction of the door.
There, she saw Isabel wearing a puffy red dress, running out of the door with her short legs.
Liam wore a neat little suit, following Isabel and running toward Sylvia as well.
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Chapter 770 Tears instantly welled up in Sylvia’s eyes. They were tears of excitement and joy!
She quickly wiped the tears away, pushed the car door open, and got out of the car. When Isabel and Liam saw her, they instantly sped up their short little legs.
Sylvia smiled and bent down, extending her arms toward them.
Soon, the little ones crashed into her arms. She immediately tightened her arms and hugged them fiercely.
Isabel and Liam’s small hands also clutched her tightly, afraid that she would disappear again.
The man who followed them out stood behind the gate and saw this scene, and the look in his eyes subconsciously softened.
After an unknown amount of time, Isabel raised her chubby face from Sylvia's arms and looked at her with red eyes while muttering, “Where did you go, Mommy? Wliy didn’t you come back?”
her voice was soll, aggrieved, and had a slight sob.
Sylvia’s chest seized. She raised her hand and gently stroked Isabel’s head, holding back a choked sob as she replied, “Mommy went far away. Something happened there, so | couldn’t come back until now.” Isabel pouted with watery eyes. “What happened? Was it more important than Liam and me?”
Liam's large and clear eyes were also staring at her. Sylvia quickly said, “Your brother and you are the most important people to me. | met a bad guy. | couldn’t come back until now because of him.”
After she finished speaking, the children were startled. She was afraid of scaring them and explained, “Don’t worry, I’m fine. The bad guy didn’t hurt me.”
Isabel's expression relaxed, then she fell into Sylvia's arms again and said softly, “Mommy, you must have suffered a lot.”
Sylvia only felt unprecedented warmth and happiness now. She wrapped her arms around the children and said with a smile, “I haven't suffered at all.”
As long as she could see them, she would not feel suffering
Behind the gate, the man’s dark brows knitted. ‘She met a bad guy and couldn’t come back because of him? Who was that bad guy? Thomas?
‘She was all alone in Galston. Would she really be able to escape him if he tried to keep her there? Furthermore, if she really thinks that he’s a bad guy, why is she keeping his baby? | haven't forgotten how determined she was to leave with him six months ago, and how gentle she looked every time she touched her belly. She obviously cares about Thomas's seed in her belly!
‘Heh, she must have come back because he dumped her. She really knows how to find excuses for herself.”
At that moment, Isabel and Liam’s emotions were much calmer.
Liam was the first to notice something wrong and raised his hand to gently touch Sylvia’s stomach. Isabel followed suit and asked curiously, “Mommy, why is your tummy so big?”
Sylvia’s eyes flickered. Behind the door, the man’s dark and broody eyes looked over. He wanted to hear how she would explain it to them.
Sylvia raised her head and looked around. After she did not see Odell’s figure, she relaxed and said to the children, “Because there’s a little baby growing in my tummy.”
Aliule baby?
Isabel and Liaui widened their eyes as they stared at hier stomach. There was shock written on their little faces. Sylvia was also at a loss.
This pregnancy was very sudden, and she had only found out about it when she was three months along. She had been shocked as well and was not ready to accept it at first.
Furthermore , Isabel and Liam were only five years old. She did not know if they would be able to suddenly accept a younger brother or sister.