Chapter 74

"Ellie, stay here for now. I'm going outside to take a look." "Mommy, I want to go too. I can protect you if there's danger outside." Daphne's little girl had grown up. Feeling moved, she patted Ellie's head and said, "Be good, Ellie. There won't be any danger outside. Just play here for a while. I'll be right back, okay?" "Alright, Mommy. Come back soon!" Ellie pouted unhappily. Daphne rubbed her chubby cheeks. "Alright! How about I promise to make you some delicious ice cream when I get back?" "Deal! Mommy, come back soon." Finally, Ellie was coaxed into a good mood. Then, Daphne gently turned the doorknob. As expected, it wasn't locked. She had guessed it right. The door must've been unlocked since her son could come and go without making a sound. Opening the door, she was immediately met with the sight of a man she both hated and feared. At the same time, Herkoen also looked in her direction, and their gazes met. However, seeing this woman annoyed Herkoen, so he quickly lo