Chapter 641

Sylvia ruffled his hair and asked, “Liam, why are you standing here?” “No reason.” Liam looked at her and said, “Mommy, Uncle is here.” “Alright, let’s go downstairs,” she said while taking Liam’s hand. Liam peered at her face and noticed the dark, heavy circles under her eyes, sharp evidence of her lack of sleep. He reflected that he should have never let Isabel go downstairs. It must have been her shouts that woke up their mother. He made a subtle, silent frown and restored the cool, stoic expression on his face shortly after. They arrived in the living room. Thomas was seated on the couch in the living room while the enamored Isabel was sitting on his lap and seemed very delighted to see him. “Uncle, drink some tea and have some snacks. Don’t be shy.” Thomas smiled faintly. Aunt Tonya, who was busy pouring him tea, was similarly amused by Isabel playing host and chuckled heartily. Sylvia took Liam to them and greeted Thomas with a smile, “Thomas, why ar