Ch. 776..780
Chapter 776
A day later.
At the old Carter Residence.
Seeing that it was getting dark, Sylvia said goodbye to the children just like the day before, then headed for the door. Isabel and Liam both followed her to see her off.
Unexpectedly, before she could walk out of the living room, the tall figure of a man came up to her.
He wore a black suit topped with a long coat. His figure was straight and strong, and his appearance was as handsome as ever. However, the cold aura emanating from his body intimidated people from approaching him. Sylvia stopped and took the initiative to smile at him.
Odell looked at her coldly. “Have they finished their homework today?”
She had not expected him to ask this question, so she momentarily froze before replying, “Yes.”
“Isabel finished hers too?” “Yes, it’s finished.”
“Did she do it by herself?”
Sylvia hesitated and said, “Liam helped her do it.”
Isabel and Liam were standing right behind them and raised their little round faces with dumbfounded expressions. Isabel thought, ‘Hasn’t Liam always done my homework?’
Liam thought, ‘Haven't | always done Isabel's homework? Why is Daddy asking when he already knows the answer?’
While they were confusedly pondering his question, Odell’s expression suddenly became more unhappy. “She didn’t do it herself?”
Sylvia did not understand why he was upset, but she said honestly, “No, she didn’t.”
“What kind of mother are you? Is that how you watch her study?” Sylvia was speechless.
Odell looked at her coldly. “Do today’s homework again and watch her as she does it. You can only leave after she’s done.” Then, without waiting for Sylvia or the two children to react, he simply walked past them to go upstairs.
Sylvia frowned.
Isabel pouted as well.
However, Liam said, “Mommy, you can stay with us for a
little longer now.” Sylvia’s eyes lit up.
Isabel immediately said, “That’s right! Mommy, let’s go back to our room to do our homework!” With her little hand, she dragged Sylvia along and headed back to the room.
Sylvia smiled and went back to the room with the children. However, she could not help but glance in the direction that Odell had left.
‘Was he really angry at me for not watching Isabel complete her homework? Or did he also want me to stay here... longer? ‘No, that can’t be. He’s already engaged. He wouldn’t have those kinds of thoughts about me anymore.’
She quickly dismissed the idea.
The little girl was quite smart, but the difficulty of the homework was obviously higher than what a child of her age would know. Not even Sylvia could understand it, let alone Isabel.
It was Liam who taught her the entire time.
Sylvia simply sat by the side and watched. Then, she saw Sebastian coming to call them for dinner.
Sylvia followed them to the dining room.
Odell was already sitting down.
Sylvia smiled politely at him. He gave her an indifferent look. It was as if he did not want to acknowledge her. Sylvia was in a good mood and did not mind, so she sat down with the two little ones and started to eat.
Dinner was finished in silence.
She was just about to go back to the room with the children when she heard him ask, “Has Isabel finished her homework?” Sylvia replied, “There’s still half of it left.”
“Take her to my study to do it,” he said coldly.
It was as if he was afraid that she would lie and allow Isabel to slack.
Since he had custody over the children, she had no choice but to say, “Okay.
Chapter 777
Not long after, Sylvia came to Odell’s study with Liam and Isabel
The study was spacious and bright. Liam and Isabel sat behind his desk to do their homework on it.
Sylvia moved a stool over to sit on the other side of the desk to watch them.
What she had not expected was that not long after, Odell also came in.
He was still wearing his suit.
After he entered, he took a book from the shelf without sparing her a glance and went to the sofa to read it. It seemed that he had come in to read a book.
Sylvia peeked at him twice before withdrawing her gaze to continue watching Isabel and Liam.
The study was very quiet.
The only occasional sound was from Liam as he taught Isabel how to do her homework.
Sylvia placed her arms on the desk and rested her chin on her folded arms to stare at their cute little faces in the
comfortable posture. On the sofa, the man who was reading a book raised his eyes and noticed her lounging posture at a glance. The look in his eyes softened slightly, but not long after, he cleared his throat.
Hearing his voice, Sylvia instantly straightened her back and sat upright. Odell’s lips curled and he looked down again to continue reading
This time, Sylvia sat rigidly for a while. When her waist began to get sore, she cautiously looked over at him. Seeing that he was still reading his book, she exhaled and lazily plopped back down onto the table. Eventually, Isabel finished her homework.
It was already late at night by the time she put down her pen and raised her face to yawn.
Liam’s little face also looked tired.
Sylvia quickly took them by the hand and said to Odell,” Odell, Isabel has finished her homework. I'll send them to bed now.” Odell looked at the pages of the book in his hands and simply hummed in reply. Sylvia led them back to their room.
Only when they were both asleep in bed did she turn around and left the room.
Coincidentally, as she passed the living room, she saw Odell again.
He was sitting on the sofa, holding the same book that he had been reading in the study.
As Sylvia walked over, he raised his eyes to look at her. Meeting his gaze , Sylvia immediately said, “Isabel and Liam have fallen asleep. I'll be going back now.”
He picked up his teacup and took a sip, saying indifferently, “Starting tomorrow, if lsabel’s homework is still done by Liam, you won't have to come back anymore.” Sylvia pursed her lips. “I understand. I'll keep an eye on her. I'll leave now if there’s nothing else.”
“Wait.”
She stopped and looked at him.
“It's not easy to get a cab at this hour. Ben will send you back.” He looked at his book and spoke in a cold and light voice. Sylvia quickly said, “There’s no need to bother. | can get a cab at the intersection.”
He raised his eyes to look at her, and the look in his eyes
instantly turned cold. Sylvia immediately changed her words. “Okay, | won't call for a cab.”
Odell looked down at his book and ignored her.
Sylvia pursed her lips and walked out.
Awhite MPV was parked outside the door.
When she went out, Ben stepped out from the car and helped her open the backdoor. She smiled at him. “Thank you, Ben.”
Ben smiled and replied, “Don’t thank me. It was all arranged by Master Carter.”
It had probably been arranged for her for the sake of the two children.
However, a warm feeling still arose in her chest.
After getting into the car, she took out her phone and sent a message to Odell. “Thank you for arranging for Ben to send me home.”
After waiting for a while and not seeing a reply, she pursed her lips in slight disappointment and put the phone back into her pocket.
Meanwhile, in the living room of the old Carter Residence, the man was holding his phone. He looked at the line she sent, and a smile curled on his lips.
Chapter 778
The night passed quickly, and Sylvia came to the old Carter mansion early in the morning the next day again. Today, a tutor came to give the two little kids their lessons.
Sylvia played with them all morning and accompanied them to class in the afternoon.
After the teacher left, she urged them to do their homework.
Liam had always been someone who would do it without any prompting, so she did not have to manage him at all. On the contrary, as soon as Isabel was asked to do her homework, she tried to think of ways to slack off, as she rolled around and acted like a spoiled child. Sylvia could not bear to be fierce to her at all, but after Liam gave her a stern look, she finally agreed to do her homework.
It was only when it was time for dinner that she finished the homework assigned by the tutor with Liam’s assistance. Odell also came back from work at this time.
Although he was cold to her, he did not do anything to drive her away, so Sylvia stayed for dinner, put Isabel and Liam to sleep, and left.
Ben sent her back again. Several days passed in the same way.
That morning, Sylvia came to the old Carter residence after having breakfast. Coincidentally , she saw Odell just as she arrived outside the residence.
He was wearing a straight suit, which emphasized his strong figure and handsome appearance. Even though she knew his face by heart, she still could not help her heart from beating faster when she saw him. Her cheeks heated up as well.
“Hi, good morning.” She took the initiative to smile at him.
Odell gave her an indifferent look as he replied, “Hm.”
Then, he walked past her.
These past few days, Sylvia had already gotten used to being ignored by him, so she simply pursed her lips and headed inside. As soon as she walked through the door, two small figures bounded over to her like little rabbits.
“Mommy!” Isabel shouted sweetly as she ran as fast as she could.
Seeing how adorable they were, Sylvia immediately forgot about Odell’s cold eyes and smiled at them, opening her arms to them.
Just outside, Odell had just gotten into his car.
He casually lowered the car window and gazed at the three of them deeply. The corners of his lips curved up, and he waited for them to go inside before saying, “Drive.”
The driver immediately started the car. The black MPV drove smoothly in the direction of the city. Ding!
Not long after, his phone suddenly rang. He took the phone out of his pocket, looked at the screen, and brought the phone to his ear with a frown on his face. On the phone, Lily’s gentle yet lively voice rang out.” Good morning, Master Carter. Are you busy?” “Do you need something?” he asked directly.
Lily hesitated before saying, “It’s nothing important. | just want to ask if you’re free tonight. Can you make up for the dinner that you owed me from last time?”
“I'm not available tonight.” “How about tomorrow night?”
“I'm not available tomorrow night either.”
“Then when will you be free?” Odell was silent for a moment. “I don’t really have much free time lately.”
Lily chuckled and said, “As far as | know, there doesn’t seem to be anything big happening at Carter Corporation recently. You're not trying to avoid having that meal with me, are you?”
“There’s nothing going on at the company, but | have things to do at home.”
She hesitated for a second and asked, “May | ask what's going on at home?”
Odell frowned and looked a little impatient. “I have to watch the children study.”
Lily was speechless.
She choked for several seconds before uttering, “I see. | apologize for bothering you.” Odell hung up immediately.
Meanwhile, in the Springsteen residence.
Seeing that she had been hung up on, Lily frowned in displeasure.
Madam Springsteen was sitting next to her. When she saw the unpleasant expression on Lily’s face, she immediately asked, “What happened? What did Master Carter say to you?” Lily clutched her phone as she said unhappily, “He said he has to stay home to watch the children study and isn’t available to have dinner with me.”
Chapter 779 “What?” Madam Springsteen was instantly confused. He had to watch his children study?
He was at the helm of a conglomerate and was in charge of hundreds of millions worth in assets, yet he had to go home to watch his children study? Wasn't it the tutor’s job to do that?
“He spoils those two children too much.” At the thought of the two children left by his ex-wife, Madam Springsteen also became upset. “He probably isn’t doing it just to watch the children,” Lily said in a cold voice.
Madam Springsteen immediately looked at her. “What other reason is there? Could it be for that woman who posed as a waiter, messed up Ramona’s birthday party, and made a public spectacle of herself?”
Lily frowned.
She was thinking that if she were Odell, she would definitely not be involved with that vulgar and lowly woman. After all, her appearance, ability, and family background was not inferior to that woman. How could he be unwilling to even have a meal with her? Perhaps that woman might have used her children to tie him down.’ Two days later.
That night, Sylvia waited for the little ones to fall asleep as usual before walking out of the bedroom.
All the lights were on outside, and it was very quiet.
Sylvia silently walked to the stairs, holding the handrail with one hand and supporting her belly with the other. She carefully walked down the stairs step by step.
At the bottom of the stairs, she came to the living room.
Odell was sitting on the sofa, drinking tea and reading a book.
He raised his eyes to look at her, most likely because he had heard her footsteps.
Sylvia subconsciously curved the corners of her mouth toward him in a sweet and pleasing smile. Odell looked at her and asked, “Are Isabel and Liam asleep?”
“Yes.”
“How did they do with their homework today?” “They did fine.”
Saying that, Sylvia walked up to him and handed him the homework completed by Isabel and Liam, just like the other days. Odell took it.
Sylvia sat down on the sofa next to him.
Time passed quietly. His long and slender fingers flipped through the children’s homework.
After checking it, he put it down and gave her an intense look. “Not bad.”
Sylvia smiled. “So can | go now?”
His expression turned cold as he looked askance at her.
Sylvia had just begun to lift her butt off the sofa but she instantly sat back down.
He still looked at her coldly. “Do you think | want you to
stay?”
She looked at his expression and said, “No, | don’t think
so.”
“In the future, you can leave if you want. There’s no need to ask me again.” “Okay, then I'll leave now.”
It was already very late, and she had almost fallen asleep
in the children’s room earlier. She had to go back quickly and get enough sleep so that she would have the energy to come over tomorrow to play with them.
After she spoke, she got up and walked out.
The man who was sitting on the couch was speechless. The expression on his handsome face instantly cooled. Meanwhile, Sylvia quickly walked out of the gate.
Ben was waiting for her by the car.
Just like before, he quickly came over and opened the car door for her when he saw her come out.
Sylvia smiled and thanked him before getting in. Ben also got into the car and started to drive.
At that moment, diagonally opposite the gate, a car was parked in the shade of the trees for a long time.
Inside the car, Lily sat alone in the backseat. She watched as the car that Sylvia was in went further and further away, and her brows furrowed coldly. After a while, the driver asked in a low voice, “Ms. Springsteen, the person has already left. Would you like to follow them?”
Chapter 779 “What?” Madam Springsteen was instantly confused. He had to watch his children study?
He was at the helm of a conglomerate and was in charge of hundreds of millions worth in assets, yet he had to go home to watch his children study? Wasn't it the tutor’s job to do that?
“He spoils those two children too much.” At the thought of the two children left by his ex-wife, Madam Springsteen also became upset. “He probably isn’t doing it just to watch the children,” Lily said in a cold voice.
Madam Springsteen immediately looked at her. “What other reason is there? Could it be for that woman who posed as a waiter, messed up Ramona’s birthday party, and made a public spectacle of herself?”
Lily frowned.
She was thinking that if she were Odell, she would definitely not be involved with that vulgar and lowly woman. After all, her appearance, ability, and family background was not inferior to that woman. How could he be unwilling to even have a meal with her? Perhaps that woman might have used her children to tie him down.’ Two days later.
That night, Sylvia waited for the little ones to fall asleep as usual before walking out of the bedroom.
All the lights were on outside, and it was very quiet.
Sylvia silently walked to the stairs, holding the handrail with one hand and supporting her belly with the other. She carefully walked down the stairs step by step.
At the bottom of the stairs, she came to the living room.
Odell was sitting on the sofa, drinking tea and reading a book.
He raised his eyes to look at her, most likely because he had heard her footsteps.
Sylvia subconsciously curved the corners of her mouth toward him in a sweet and pleasing smile. Odell looked at her and asked, “Are Isabel and Liam asleep?”
“Yes.”
“How did they do with their homework today?” “They did fine.”
Saying that, Sylvia walked up to him and handed him the homework completed by Isabel and Liam, just like the other days. Odell took it.
Sylvia sat down on the sofa next to him.
Time passed quietly. His long and slender fingers flipped through the children’s homework.
After checking it, he put it down and gave her an intense look. “Not bad.”
Sylvia smiled. “So can | go now?”
His expression turned cold as he looked askance at her.
Sylvia had just begun to lift her butt off the sofa but she instantly sat back down.
He still looked at her coldly. “Do you think | want you to
stay?”
She looked at his expression and said, “No, | don’t think
so.”
“In the future, you can leave if you want. There’s no need to ask me again.” “Okay, then I'll leave now.”
It was already very late, and she had almost fallen asleep
in the children’s room earlier. She had to go back quickly and get enough sleep so that she would have the energy to come over tomorrow to play with them.
After she spoke, she got up and walked out.
The man who was sitting on the couch was speechless. The expression on his handsome face instantly cooled. Meanwhile, Sylvia quickly walked out of the gate.
Ben was waiting for her by the car.
Just like before, he quickly came over and opened the car door for her when he saw her come out.
Sylvia smiled and thanked him before getting in. Ben also got into the car and started to drive.
At that moment, diagonally opposite the gate, a car was parked in the shade of the trees for a long time.
Inside the car, Lily sat alone in the backseat. She watched as the car that Sylvia was in went further and further away, and her brows furrowed coldly. After a while, the driver asked in a low voice, “Ms. Springsteen, the person has already left. Would you like to follow them?”