Chapter 217 I Need These Three People Alive

Nova finished her second bowl of rice, thoroughly making up for the meals she'd missed over the past few days. Sitting next to her, Tristan noticed her enthusiasm and poured her a bowl of soup. He gave her a gentle pat on the back, smiling. "Take it easy, honey. There's no rush. Once you're done, we can go for a walk." While they were still finishing up their meal, Nathan was already aware that Tristan had arrived elsewhere. He wasn't the least surprised when his men reported the news. He knew Tristan well enough—once things were handled back home, it was only a matter of time before he showed up in Verdantalia. Nathan quickly ordered his staff, "Make sure Ivy is well-fed. I want her looking healthy." Upstairs, Ivy, only three years old, sat on the couch, resting her chubby little chin in her hands, her expression bored. She didn't understand the long-standing grudges between adults, nor did she care. All she knew was that she didn't like being stuck here. Yes, they'd brought he