Chapter 518

The uncomfortable silence lasted until they reached the gates of Odell’s house. Odell got out of the car and went to carry the sleeping Isabel in his arms. Sylvia, meanwhile, carried Liam out of the car. They walked into the house together and went to the children’s bedroom, the one that Sylvia usually slept in with them. Upon entering, Sylvia placed Liam on the bed and turned to Odell, “Just put Isabel down, I'll take care of them." Odell did not answer. He deftly put Isabel on the bed, before going to the dresser where he found two sets of pajamas. Sylvia was bewildered by this. She watched as he promptly removed Isabel's little boots, coat, and trousers, all in an orderly fashion, and proceeded to put her in one of the pajama sets. Then, he did the same with Liam, taking off his shoes and clothes before putting on the pajamas for him. In no time, both siblings had been placed in the middle of the bed, and carefully covered with the quilt. He did all of