Ch. 971..975

Chapter 971 “Then, | came back.”

Odell smiled and pinched her face, asking, “Why did you suddenly go to see a painting exhibition this afternoon?” Sylvia‘s eyes flickered. “It's boring just being at home.”

Odell pursed his lips silently.

She looked up at him with glowing eyes. “Can you open the door on the third floor?”

“Do you want to continue carving?” He looked at her with a sharp gaze.

Sylvia hurriedly avoided his sight and said, “I want to paint.”

“Do you really just want to paint?“,

She continued to avoid his eyes and hummed.

Odell smiled. “Sure. I'll open it tomorrow morning before | leave.”

“Okay.”

The next morning, after Odell left for work, Sylvia arrived on the third floor. She raised her hand and pressed on the door handle. Creak.

The door of the room was pushed open.

Her eyes lit up and she immediately walked in, going past the painting area to the carving section. After walking to that side, the light in her eyes instantly dimmed.

There was nota single carving tool in sight on the wide table in front of her. There was not even a piece of wood. The only things on the table were some carvings that she had finished before.

She looked around and finally fixed her eyes on the locked cabinet behind her. She remembered that the doors of the cabinet had been open the last time she came here.

‘Did he lock all the tools for carving into the cabinet? Why is this man so sinister?

Sylvia‘s heart shattered, and she had no choice but to go to the painting section where a complete set of painting tools were neatly arranged.

Thinking of Simon and the others she met yesterday noon, she remembered the woods Simon had sent to encourage her to paint. Sylvia hesitated, but she set up the drawing board and tried to pick up the brush.

She wanted to paint.

However, her mind was empty. Even after thinking for a long time, she had no idea what to draw. After pressing a few dots on the drawing paper, she put the brush back and got up to

leave.

In the living room, Isabel was playing with Flint, obviously having sneaked out of class.

Aunt Tonya was reprimanding her. “Isabel, your father will be upset if he knows you're skipping class. Go back to class after you finish this game, okay?”

Isabel's hands were furiously mashing the gamepad she was holding, and her large eyes stared at the screen, obviously not listening to Aunt Tonya‘s words.

Aunt Tonya was about to sigh when she suddenly saw Sylvia come over. She immediately said, “Syl, say something to her.” Sylvia smiled. “Let her play.” Isabel and Liam had foreign language class in the morning. Furthermore, it was a language that was rarely used.

School was about to start as well, and Isabel and Liam were both going to be in first grade. There were only a few days left in the holidays, so there was no need to force her to study.

Aunt Tonya added, “Syl, you can't spoil her so much. | heard from Sebastian that the children from Odell‘s cousin‘s family already know three foreign languages by second grade.”

“It's okay. Isabel is still young. There’s plenty of time to learn later.”

Aunt Tonya sighed at that and said nothing more.

Isabel, who was playing the game without listening to anything else, turned her head and grinned at Sylvia. “Thanks, Mommy!” Sylvia laughed. “You're welcome.”

After the little girl finished that round, she dragged Sylvia to her

side to play with her. Sylvia then took Flint and played games with Isabel for the rest of the day.

When it was almost evening, Flint got sleepy, so Sylvia took him to her room to sleep. She also fell asleep herself not long after. Night came quietly.

Ablack MPV stopped outside the main gate, and the tall figure of a man stepped down from the car.

First, he went to the bedroom and saw Sylvia and Flint, who were sleeping. Then, he went to the third floor.

He had locked up everything she used for carving, so the only thing she could do was paint. He wondered if she had painted anything.

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The door to the third floor was open.

As soon as he entered, he saw the small painting on the easel.

No, to be precise, it was two small circles that seemed to be randomly painted. The rest of it was blank.

The brushes were also casually put away, and the paint was not used at all. The surrounding ground was also clean. It was not hard to figure out that she had only stayed here for a short time before leaving.

‘She still can't paint?*

He was silent for a while, turned around, and walked out.

Sylvia was woken up by Flint. He did not cry when he woke up, but he kept pressing his head against Sylvia, his little face particularly cute.

Sylvia kissed him and carried him to the living room.

In the living room, Odell was sitting on the sofa, reading the newspaper. Isabel was snuggled up to him, watching a show with the phone in her hand. Liam was sitting on the other side, reading a book.

Aunt Tonya and Sebastian were both outside, and the atmosphere was quiet.

Then, Isabel noticed Sylvia and Flint.

“Mommy!” She jumped off the sofa and ran over.

Odell also put down the paper and glanced at Liam. “Come over and eat.”

Aunt Tonya heard the commotion and came in from outside, carrying Flint to feed him milk. Sylvia took Isabel and sat at the table with Liam and Odell.

It was already past their usual meal time. They were obviously waiting for her to eat dinner. After sitting down, Sylvia could not help but ask, “Why didn't you call me?”

Odell gave her a slice of meat. “It's okay.”

Isabel echoed, “Uh-huh. Liam and | had snacks earlier, so we're not hungry.”

Sylvia smiled and lowered her head to eat the meat on her plate.

“Were you at home the whole day?” Sylvia looked up and met his deep eyes. “Yeah.” “What did you do?”

“| spent the day playing with Isabel.” Thinking of something, she added, “Isabel and Liam will start school in a few days, so didn't let Isabel go to class today.”

Odell knew how Isabel usually acted, so he said, “You can make the decision on these matters. There‘s no need to report to

me. “Oh.” After dinner, Sylvia took Flint to Isabel and Liam‘s room to play with them for a while. Odell also went straight to the study.

Coincidentally, when Sylvia came out with the sleeping Flint late at night, she bumped into Odell, who had just come out from the study, in the corridor. He stopped in his tracks.

She smiled at him. “Are you going to rest too?”

His dark eyes looked at her. “Yeah.”

“Me too.” Sylvia waved at him. “Goodnight.”

It was like saying goodbye to a friend.

Odell's eyes darkened. “Goodnight.”

Sylvia carried Flint back to their bedroom while Odell also turned around and went to the guest room on the other side.

The guest room was smaller than the master bedroom, but it was well furnished.

He walked to the window, pushed it up, and took a cigarette from the box before putting it between his lips.

Then, he pulled out his phone and called Skylar, who was far away in Galston. The line rang several times before connecting. Skylar muttered sleepily, “Master Carter, it's 3 a.m. in Galston now. Is there something urgent you need me for?”

“Did the sorcerer teach you how to lift the hypnotism?” “He did, but it's a bit difficult, so | haven't mastered it yet.”

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“When will you learn it?”

“It'll take a few months at the earliest.”

Odell frowned and said coldly, “Come back in a month.”

“Master Carter, you must be kidding. The sorcerer himself took years to learn this. I'm just an ordinary person, not a god,” “Come back within a month and I'll triple your reward.”

“Okay, I'll get up and learn now. I'll be back within a month!”

Odell hung up the phone and exhaled another breath of smoke. Then, he extinguished the cigarette and threw it out of the window.

The weather had turned cooler, and the temperature was much lower than before.

Sylvia did not coop herself up at home anymore. Thinking that the two little ones would start school soon, she took them out every day for the next few days to play. They went to the amusement park, watched movies, and played games.

Isabel was overjoyed, and Liam was also quite happy. Flint could only sit in the stroller and watch as they played.

Soon, it was the day for the two children to start school. They were starting first grade at the top elementary school in Westchester. The school was only two kilometers away from

the residence.

After eating breakfast, Sylvia carried Flint and sent Isabel and Liam to school with Odell.

The car turned two corners and stopped outside the school.

Today was the first day of school, so there were many parents outside the gates who were sending their children off. Sylvia and Odell quickly sent Isabel and Liam, who were dressed in the school uniform, to the entrance.

Isabel and Liam stopped and looked back at them.

Sylvia handed Flint to Odell, bent down, and touched the little ones‘ heads. “Kids, from today onward, you're officially elementary school students. Study hard!”

Isabel pouted, her expression slightly disdainful. “Mommy, why are you so cold—fashioned? Liam and | aren't little kids anymore.”

Sylvia was speechless. Liam looked at her with a quiet and serious face. “Don't worry, Mommy. I'll look after Isabel.”

Sylvia smiled. “Okay, | believe you.”

“Hmph.” Isabel suddenly pouted. Although she was wearing a school uniform, her chubby face was still cute as hell. Sylvia instantly kissed her on the cheek. “Isabel, Mommy believes in you too.”

Isabel's expression instantly improved.

Sylvia kissed Liam as well and said, “It's getting late. Hurry up and go in.”

The two little ones walked into the school gate together. They looked back at her, Odell, and Flint once, then walked away.

Sylvia sighed. ‘It's only been a few days since | woke up seven years in the future, but | feel as if my children have finally grown up.

“Let's go back.” The man’s low and magnetic voice came from behind

Sylvia hummed and went back to the car with him and Flint.

The car that was crowded when they arrived suddenly became empty and quiet.

Sylvia’s mood also inexplicably soured. Then, she asked, “Has there been any news about Sherry lately?’

‘It's been so many days. | wonder how Sherry is doing in Glanchester

Flint crawled toward her from Odell's arms. Odell held his side up with one hand to prevent him from falling down, and replied, Apart from her not being allowed to leave that courtyard, everything is normal.”

“Did John do anything to her?”

“John is usually very busy and only goes back once every few days. Every time he goes back, he'll only spend a night there and leave.”

“Oh.” Sylvia pursed her lips and did not ask again. ‘It's good as long as Sherry is fine.

At that moment, Flint also crawled into her arms. The little one seemed to sense her depression. As soon as he got into her arms, he softly pressed against her.

Sylvia‘s heart warmed, and she could not help but smile. In the seat next to her, Odell looked at her gentle smile and suddenly vaguely saw how she was before she lost her memory.

Whether it was the way she sent Isabel and Liam off at school, or how she was being gentle and loving to Flint at this moment, it all resembled her when she did not have amnesia.

The emotions surged in his eyes, and the next second, he dragged her to his side.

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He kissed her.

His thin lips clung intimately to hers. It was forceful but also very gentle all at once.

Sylvia did not expect him to suddenly kiss her and was so shocked that her eyes widened.

Jacob was still driving in front, and Flint was still in her arms! What was wrong with this man?

After a while, seeing that he still had no intention to let her go, Sylvia could only reach up and scratch him. Only then did Odell let her go. His dark eyes stared at her face like a hawk, with a strong sense of oppression.

Sylvia wanted to glare at him, but she did not even dare to make eye contact with him. With a blush, she looked at Flint and asked in confusion, “What's wrong with you?”

‘Why did you suddenly kiss me?* Odell looked at her shy appearance and gentle tone as if she was a young maiden, and his eyes instantly darkened.

If it were before she lost her memory, she might have blushed as well, but she would have glared at him and punched him directly instead of asking him what was wrong with him so politely.

He said in a low voice, “Sorry, | couldn't hold back.”

“It's okay.” Sylvia looked at Flint, who was grinning. “Just give me a heads up next time.” They were husband and wife anyway, so it was normal to kiss.

Odell pursed his lips. “Okay.”

The car soon returned to the old residence.

Sylvia picked Flint up and said to him, “Go to work. I'll get out

now.”

He looked at her gently. “Mm.”

Sylvia‘s eyes flickered, and she picked up Flint's hand. “Flinty, say bye-bye to Daddy.”

Flint giggled.

Odell smiled and reached out to touch the little one’s head, and then Sylvia‘s. “Go inside. I'll be back early after | finish work.” “Okay.” She hugged Flint and got out of the car.

Jacob then started the car and drove ahead.

Odell looked at the side mirror.

Sylvia was still holding Flint, standing at the spot where she got off the car, her eyes looking his way. His expression could not help but soften, and he pursed his lips. “Drive slower.”

“Yes, sir.” Jacob quickly slowed down the car.

However, before long, the car turned around the corner, and Sylvia and the child disappeared from the mirror. Odell‘'s expression turned cold. “Drive faster.”

Jacob was confused. ‘Didn‘t you just tell me to drive slower ? Why are you suddenly telling me to drive faster now?* Nevertheless, he did not dare to ask and simply did as he was told.

Odell took out his phone and sent a message to Cliff. “Send me today’s itinerary.”

He wanted to finish work quickly so that he could go home sooner to be with her and the kids.

With two fewer children in the house, it suddenly became much colder. For some reason, Flint was much more energetic than before. Sylvia played with him all morning, but he was still not sleepy.

After lunch, Sylvia took him to Madam Carter‘s room. Flint seemed to want to be close to the old woman and reached out toward her as soon as he entered.

Sylvia put him on the bed. The little guy crawled to Madam Carter and bumped his head against her.

Sylvia smiled and said to Madam Carter, “Grandma, Isabel and Liam went to school today. They‘re in first grade now. | don't know if they can adapt to the first day of class, but they're brilliant, so | don't think anything will be too hard for them...”

She also did not know what was wrong with her, but she spoke like an elderly.

After talking about Isabel and Liam, she talked about Flint.” Flinty is a good boy. Look at how much he’s nudging you. It's clear that he likes you a lot...”

Just as she was talking, she suddenly heard a cry.

“Mama.” Sylvia was stunned and immediately looked at Flint.

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He lay beside Madam Carter with his butt sticking up, raising his head to look at Sylvia. His eyes were wide and shiny. Sylvia thought she heard wrong and asked softly, “Flint, did you just say something?”

Flint went, “Mama...”

His childish voice was crisp and sweet.

At that moment, Sylvia felt like her entire body was filled with honey. It was such a sweet sound to hear!

“Oh!” she exclaimed loudly.

Flint opened his mouth and giggled.

Sylvia also could not help but laugh. Then, she said to Madam Carter, “Grandma, did you hear that? Flint is learning how to speak.”

She pulled Flint into her arms and pointed to Madam Carter, saying, “Flint, that’s your great-grandma. Why don't you try calling her?”

Flint blinked, seemingly not knowing where to start.

Sylvia taught him. “Great-grandma.”

Flint continued to blink.

“Great-grandma.”

After an unknown amount of time, just when Sylvia was about

to wear out her lips, Flint finally said, “Nana...”

Sylvia laughed. “Nana works too.”

It seemed like he only knew how to repeat one-syllable words.

Flint giggled.

Sylvia placed him back beside Madam Carter and instructed him, “Call Nana again.”

Flint blinked.

Sylvia pointed to Madam Carter‘s ear.

This time, he understood and crawled to the old lady‘s ear. His little mouth lowered to her ear and said, “Mama.” Sylvia was speechless.

The corners of her mouth twitched, and she corrected him again, “That's Nana. I’m Mama, not her.” Flint blinked his eyes, his chubby face looking very innocent.

Sylvia‘s heart seized, and she softened her voice to coax him again, “Flint, She’s Nana, and I'm Mama. You have to call her Nana. Na-na...”

Flint's little mouth moved. “Nana.”

“That's right!” Sylvia could not help but pinch his face. “My little Flinty is so smart!”

Flint, who loved the compliment, immediately opened his mouth to giggle.

Meanwhile, a camera was capturing this warm scene in real

time from the comer of the wall above her.

At Carter Tower, in the office on the top floor, the man was sitting in a chair, and his eyes were trained on the camera feed on his phone.

He had just finished dealing with some important matters, and the lunch his secretary ordered had not arrived yet, so he wanted to see what was going on at home. Unexpectedly, he saw the mother and son in Madam Carter's room and heard Flint's voice calling Mama and Nana.

‘The little thing is learning how to talk. That woman is also rather cute. She didn‘t teach him how to call his father first, but instead taught him to call his great-grandmother.*

Watching the interaction between the mother and son, the corners of his thin lips could not stop rising, and the smile did not disappear for a long time.

Flint fell asleep after coming out of Madam Carter's room. Sylvia had nothing else to do, so she took a nap with him.

When she woke up, it was 3:30 p.m., an hour before Isabel and Liam finished school. She washed up briefly and changed into fresh clothes.

Ablack MPV stopped outside the front door when she came out of the walk-in closet.

Sylvia happened to see it when she passed by the window. Her eyes lit up, and she immediately picked up Flint, who had just woken up from his nap and was playing on the bed.

She touched his little nose. “Flint, Daddy is back. Let's go greet him.”

Flint grinned and giggled as Sylvia laughed and carried him out of the room.