Chapter 59

As soon as Eloise saw the people in front of her, especially when she noticed the displeased look on Damien's face, she instinctively took a few steps back, hiding behind Celeste. A sense of unease flickered in her eyes. Celeste didn't immediately respond to Damien's question when she noticed Eloise's reaction. Instead, she softly reassured Eloise, who was hiding behind her. "Don't be afraid. I'm here. They won't hurt you." Lucian watched as Celeste gently patted Eloise's head, his eyes immediately growing colder. Celeste had never been this kind to any child except him. A wave of jealousy surged within him. He yelled out, "Mom, why aren't you responding to Dad? He's talking to you!" "What did you just say? I didn't hear you..." Hearing Lucian's voice, Celeste shifted her gaze back to the man. But the hand that had been holding Eloise's remained firmly in place. "Dad asked who this girl is. Why are you holding her hand? Why are you being so gentle with her?" Lucian glanced up at