Chapter 45

Isabel turned around and hugged her mother’s thigh. She cried, “Mommy, I don’t want to go back with him. I wanna stay with you.” Liam did not say a word or do anything. He simply stood by Sylvia’s side expressionlessly. Sylvia smiled at Odell and said, “Odell, they still want to play a little more. Can I accompany them for a little longer?” Her tone displayed obvious flattery. Odell tightened his lips. Before he could say anything, Tristan stepped in. “Master Odell, it’s still early. I know you and Sylvia are over, but she’s still the kids’ mother. She has the right to accompany them.” Odell’s face turned even colder. He curled his lips into a grin and said, “You’re right, but I decide if she has the right or not.” Tristan was silenced. Odell had a glance at Sylvia. “I’ll say it one more time. Take the kids inside.” He sounded cold, and even his voice took on a dictatorial tone. Sylvia was used to his tone, so it was nothing to her, but Tristan had enough of his atti