After a long silence, Victor coldly broke the stillness, “As you wish.”


    Olivia nodded and went upstairs to call Sophia down.


    The three little ones were in Sebastian and Ethan’s bedroom, looking glum. The room was filled with a heavy atmosphere.


    Sebastian and Ethan were ying with their robot models, while Sophia had her face buried in a stuffed animal, each lost in their own thoughts.


    Hearing the door open, the three little ones looked towards the entrance in unison.


    Meeting their gazes, Olivia felt a pang of softness in her heart. Thinking of the person downstairs, she hardened her resolve and said calmly, “Sophia, your father is here to pick you up.”


    Upon hearing this, the three little ones were all taken aback.


    Sophia’s eyes widened in confusion as she clutched her stuffed animal, not moving an inch.


    Olivia lowered her gaze and repeated stiffly, “Your father is waiting downstairs. Go down quickly.”


    With that, she stood silently by the door.


    “Miss…” Sophia’s voice sounded timid and full of reluctance.


    Olivia forced herself not to look at Sophia’s expression and didn’t say anything, fearing that if she spoke, she might say something to make her stay.


    After a while, Sophia’s figure finally appeared at the door.


    Olivia couldn’t help but pat Sophia’s head and took her hand to lead her downstairs.


    Victor had already risen from the sofa, standing in the middle of the living room with one hand in his pocket, as if he would leave with Sophia the moment she came down, not intending to stay a second longer.


    Olivia led Sophia downstairs and softened her tone, “Go on.”


    With that, she let go of Sophia’s hand.


    Sophia looked at her daddy and then at Olivia beside her, full of reluctance. She took two steps forward but suddenly turned back and hugged Olivia’s leg, unwilling to let go.


    Olivia’s heart meltedpletely. She reached out to pat Sophia’s head tofort her but forced herself to ce her hand on Sophia’s instead. With gentle but firm pressure, she pried Sophia’s hand away, “Be good and go back with daddy. I’ve been very busytely, you know that.”


    Sophia seemed to sense something. She grabbed Olivia’s skirt tightly and shook her head vigorously, “No! I don’t want to go home!”


    Hearing Sophia’s words, Victor frowned slightly, his eyes showing a mix of surprise and bitterness.


    Sophia relied so much on her mother, yet that woman had no intention of taking care of her anymore…


    Olivia looked up at Victor in the distance, hoping he would say something.


    Victor just stood there expressionlessly, his gaze heavy on them, not intending to offer any help.


    Seeing this, Olivia withdrew her gaze and knelt down to look at Sophia’s face.


    Sophia’s eyes were filled with tears as she pouted in grievance, looking at Olivia with reluctance. “I want Miss!”


    Olivia’s eyes softened. She couldn’t bear to see Sophia cry and patientlyforted her, “Sophia, I know you like me. I like you too. But I’ve been really busy and tiredtely. If you want to help me, be good and go back with daddy, okay?”


    “I want Miss…” Sophia stubbornly bit her lip.


    If she went back with daddy, she didn’t know if she would see Olivia again…


    Meeting Sophia’s eyes, Olivia suddenly realized what Sophia was thinking and found herself at a loss for words.


    After a few seconds of silence, she smiled gently and said softly, “I’m always here. If you want toe over and y anytime, you can.”


    Sophia still seemed doubtful.


    At that moment, Victor had seen enough of Olivia’s tactics to send Sophia away and coldly urged, “Sophia Leer, don’t forget, this is not your home.”


    Sophia slowly lowered her gaze and turned to walk over to her daddy.Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org.