Samuel Leer refrained from asking further questions. If his granddaughter wanted to learn, he would dly teach her. They promptly requested writing materials from the servants and settled at the dining table to practice writing.


    Upon witnessing his father taking care of Sophia, Victor greeted them before heading to his study to attend to his work.


    Meanwhile, Emma seethed with anger. How could she not notice that this cunning child was intentionally distancing herself from her and openly rejecting her in front of the Leer family?


    If this behavior continued, the elder members of the Leer family would undoubtedly be suspicious.


    No, she had to find an opportunity to teach this little brat a lesson and make her behave!


    …


    When Olivia brought the two kids to the research institute due to Sophia’s sudden visit, it was already close to ten o’clock.


    After settling the kids in her office, Olivia immediately immersed herself in her work.


    Gabriel had proposed a set of data that still needed to be processed, and upon hearing her arrival, he came straight to her.


    Both of them were fully immersed in their work.


    It wasn’t until evening that they reached a conclusion. Olivia stretched and noticed the two boys still engrossed with theirptops. Softly, she called out, “Sebastian, Ethan, it’s time to go home.”


    Upon hearing her words, the two kids looked up from behind theirptops, obediently nodded, put down theirptops, and got off the couch.


    Gabriel nced at the time and smiled, suggesting, “It’s dinner time. Since you’ve helped me so much today, how about I treat you and the kids to a meal?”


    Olivia was momentarily surprised, turned her head to look at the two kids, and sought their opinion.


    Sebastian and Ethan exchanged a nce, understanding each other.


    It was evident that Mr. Sutcliffe was interested in pursuing their mother.


    After observing him throughout the day, they found him to be exceptional.


    At least in terms of his profession, he could have engaging conversations with Mommy, and his appearance was eptable.


    However, whenever they thought about another man being with their mother, it was always their father that came to mind.


    Despite never seeing their mother and father together, they instinctively felt that only their father was worthy of standing by her side. Therefore, they believed it was best to keep their distance from Mr. Sutcliffe.


    “Thank you, Mr. Sutcliffe, but my mom already has ns for the evening, so we’ll pass,” Sebastian politely declined.


    Gabriel looked at Olivia in confusion.


    Throughout the day, she hadn’t mentioned having ns for the evening.


    Olivia nced at the two kids, unsure why they were lying, but she still went along with it and said, “I have ns to have dinner with my best friend tonight. Let’s do it another day.”


    Gabriel smiled warmly, “I must have been absentminded. I forgot to ask if you had any arrangementster. Since that’s the case, I won’t disturb you anymore.”


    After saying that, he bid farewell to the two kids and turned to leave.


    As they left the research institute, Olivia furrowed her brow and looked at the two kids, puzzled. “Why did you lie just now? Don’t you like Mr. Sutcliffe?”


    The two kids shook their heads earnestly, “We were protecting Mommy from romantic pursuits!”


    Seeing their solemn expressions, Olivia couldn’t help butugh and sigh, “No matter the reason, you shouldn’t lie casually in the future.”N?velDrama.Org ? 2024.


    The two little boys obediently nodded.


    Ethan cheerfully approached her, “We think Mr. Sutcliffe is indeed good, but Mommy can still pick again. There’s no need to rush. Besides, both my brother and I aren’t that eager to have a new daddy.”


    Olivia couldn’t suppress herughter, “Pick again? Do you think it’s like picking cabbages?”