Chapter 245

Isabel and Liam were also in the living room. Sylvia went to them and played with them. At 9 p.m., it was time for them to go to bed. Sylvia went to their room. After changing them into their pajamas, she watched them lie under the covers, and sat on the little chair at the head of the bed. She took a storybook and softly told them a bedtime story. Soon, the little ones closed their eyes and fell asleep. Sylvia put down the storybook, kissed their cheeks, and walked out of their room. In the living room, Odell was still sitting on the sofa reading a book. He looked up at her when she walked over. Since she met his eyes, she could not pretend she did not see him. Thus, she said, "Isabel and Liam are already asleep." Odell hummed. The sound was light with no extra emotion. However, there was obviously no displeasure either. It seemed like she still had to take the initiative to greet him. She could not pretend not to see him. She quickly walked out. Odell watched her figur