Chapter 25

Hesper returned to the Duvals’ villa. Sophia and Madam Duval did not show themselves recently. She had no idea if these two people would continue to be cruel to her, so she was especially cautious. When she arrived at the door, she heard faint voices talking and laughing in the house. Madam Duval, Sophia, Rickard, and Juniper were all playing with her baby joyously in the living room. Juniper held the child and even the usually cold Rickard had a faint smile on his face. It was a joyful, happy scene that made them look like they were a complete family! “Who gave you permission to hold my child!” Hesper could not hold back anymore and ran into the house. In view of how cruel Juniper was, Hesper would never believe that she would treat the baby kindly. Juniper hid herself behind Rickard with a fearful expression before Hesper’s hand could touch the hem of the baby’s outfit. “Rickard…” “Why are you acting like a madwoman, Hesper?” Rickard stepped forward to scold her, his eye