Chapter 574

Perhaps it was just a coincidence. At that very moment, Lambert happened to be heading out, and he ran straight into Irene, who had just brought Lucian home. Lambert narrowed his eyes slightly. Irene, on the other hand, paused for a moment, her expression unreadable—complex, to say the least. She gently patted Lucian’s head and said with a smile, "Lucian was very well-behaved. Since he and Jake are classmates and good friends, I thought I’d drop him off on my way." Then, as if remembering something, she added, "I know you’re busy, but kids need looking after too." This time, Irene had learned her lesson. She didn’t dance around the subject like before, instead keeping her tone light, almost teasing, as if she were just an ordinary friend joking around. Lambert shot her a glance and replied flatly, "Mm." Then, turning to Lucian, he said, "Go on inside by yourself. I’ve got things to take care of. Look after your brothers." Lucian was already used to his father’s recent disappearances. B