Chapter 739

The silence lasted for several seconds. Sylvia was the one who spoke first, “I… I just came out to get some fresh air.” She was insinuating that she was not trying to meet the kids or spy on them either. Odell ordered with a sharp scowl, “Get back in there.” Sylvia grimaced. She did not need him to order her around. She was going to go home anyway. She had come out in a hurry and forgot to put on a pair of slippers or even a coat at the very least. All she had on were two thin layers of clothing to protect her from the cold. She did not utter a word, then turned and headed toward the living room. "Hurry up!" Odell suddenly barked behind her. His sudden exclamation ended up spooking Sylvia. The soles of her bare feet slipped against the slippery snow. She lost her foothold and felt her body plunging toward the bed of snow. Everything happened in an instant. Then, she felt a muscular arm firmly holding on to her. With such strength, she was pulled back to