Chapter 331

The Carter residence had three floors. There was a sunroom with a very good view on the third floor. Sylvia's studio was moved there. It was clear that the place was specially made for her. All the painting tools she brought with her were neatly arranged. Sylvia stayed there for the entire day. She did not go downstairs until the two little ones came back from school in the evening. Madam Carter and Aunt Tonya had gone out for a trip in the morning and would not be back for about a month. The old butler and two maids accompanied them. There were not many people left at home, but it became very lively as soon as the little ones came back. Isabel, especially, chattered about the interesting things that happened in preschool that day, while Liam occasionally put in his own two cents. Sylvia simply smiled and listened to them. Odell came in just when they were chatting happily. He was still wearing the same clothes he left in the morning. His coat was draped over his hand, and h