Chapter 629


    Lysander’s mind was set, and there was no way she could sway him. Staying would have only inflicted


    more pain on Sophia.


    If she had left, Lysander would have at leastforted Sophia.


    If she had stayed, Lysander would have only been more cold-hearted.


    Thssa choked back her tears, “I’ll leave immediately. Please take care of Sophia. Don’t be harsh.”


    She looked at the timid Sophia onest time, her heart aching. With a heavy heart, she walked away.


    In the yard, the other three children were nowhere to be seen. They had been taken by the


    housekeepers to y further afield, enjoying a lively game of ser, oblivious to the happenings back


    at home.


    Thssa quickly got into the car, fearing the kids would see her departure and chase after her, causing


    her more pain.


    If forcibly separated, the children would cry out until they were hoarse.


    She didn’t want to see the children in tears. Leaving quietly while they were happily ying seemed the


    best option.


    The car pulled away from the Sinir’s house.


    Inside the house, Sophia, cradled in Lysander’s arms, watched as Thssa left. She bit her lower lip


    as tears welled up, her shoulders shaking from crying. She was too scared to call out for her mother,


    too scared even to say she needed her.


    For her, being held by someone she found terrifying, she didn’t dare to move.


    Lysander handed her a tissue, wiping away her tears, “No more crying. I’ll take you to pick some


    antiques. Take as many as you want.”


    Sophia continued to sob. Even the mention of her favorite antiques couldn’t console her.


    She yearned for her mother, but her mother had left.


    Inside the car, Thssa wiped away her tears, the memory of Sophia’s frightened and timid face


    causing her heart to wrench.


    Could she see her children in the future?


    Lysander’s firm attitude suggested she wouldn’t be allowed to see her children again.


    Why didn’t Lysander and Zephyr believe her about Grandma Sybil’s ident? Why didn’t they believe


    Sophia?


    Why did Robert lie?


    Although Thssa now understood what had happened, Zephyr didn’t want the police to check


    fingerprints on Grandma Sybil. Everyone thought Sophia’s words were just children’s talk and they


    were not worth taking seriously…


    Were they using Evelyn of killing Grandma Sybil and nning on ming Evelyn?


    Thssa felt bewildered, unsure of what to do next.


    Upon returning to Vibrant Oasis Residences, she saw a woman standing at the entrance. Thssa


    paused for a moment. “Thssa, you’re finally back. I’ve been waiting for you for an hour.” The woman


    walked up, warmly taking Thssa’s arm.


    Thssa finally recognized her, “Hertha?”


    “Of course, it’s me. Howe you don’t recognize me, your best friend?” Hertha feigned annoyance.


    Thssa looked at her, puzzled, “How did you lose so much weight?”


    It was only over a week since they had previously met, but Hertha had lost a significant amount of


    weight. Her cheeks were no longer plump, and her waist was slender.


    Hertha giggled, “ric said he doesn’t like plump women. I spent over a week at a weight loss camp.


    Not too bad, right?”


    Hertha twirled, showing off her new figure.


    “You lost weight too quickly,” Thssamented.


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    “My willpower is strong. Anyway,e with me to the Starhaven Hotel tonight. I heard ric will be at


    an event there. I want to surprise him.” Hertha said, beaming.