Chapter 125

After work that evening, Penelope returned to the Holt residence together with Sebastian. To others who didn't know them, the two appeared as a loving couple. "Mr. Holt, if Xav isn't crying anymore… could you maybe not ask him again about Julia? I'm afraid he'll…" Before Sebastian went upstairs, Penelope stopped him. Her expression was one of concern, as though she feared that Xavier's appetite would be ruined if he cried again. "Got it," Sebastian replied. He had initially intended to ask, but after further consideration, he decided to wait until Xavier was in a better mood. Penelope smiled warmly at him. Sebastian didn't notice her smile—a smile she had practiced countless times in front of a mirror. Just like that, he turned around and went upstairs. Penelope watched his back as he climbed the steps. She had deliberately prevented him from asking for the full story about Julia making Xavier cry. This way, the impression of Julia being cold toward the boy would linger in his