Chapter 33

Once Lester returned to the manor, the first thing he did was hug Daphne tightly. It felt as if he was about to lose the most important person in his life. However, Daphne had no idea why he looked so upset. She patted his back gently. "What's wrong?" "Nothing. I just wanted to hold you." Emma stood frozen in shock. She hadn't realized Lester and Daphne were so close. After catching a look from the butler, she immediately carried Ellie away. Lester held Daphne for nearly two minutes before she lightly pushed him away. "Alright, if you keep holding up the food in the microwave, it's going to burn. I'm going to check on it. It'll be ready soon." Only then did Lester release her. Then, he sank onto the sofa in the living room. Lost in his thoughts, he failed to notice the sharp gaze locked onto him from the corner of the room. Lucien hated Lester with all his being. It was Lester's fault that he was in this state. But he wasn't about to act recklessly. Even if Lester was distracte