Chapter 780

Confronted with such gentle persuasion, even if Ariana had a torrent of words bottled up inside, now was not the moment to voice them. She quietly ate the fish Lambert had meticulously picked clean for her, deciding it would be better to discuss the children’s upbringing later, once they were back in their room. Unaware that this was what occupied Ariana’s thoughts, Lambert watched as she silently accepted his care, a glimmer of amusement flickering in his eyes. Lucian remained silent, while Kevin’s earlier gloom had already lifted. He stole a discreet glance at his father and mother, then resolved to pretend he didn’t notice the saccharine atmosphere saturating the entire dining room. Carson, being rather oblivious, hadn’t picked up on anything, but he could feel the deep affection between his parents. A faint sense of wistfulness tugged at his heart. If only Mother would treat him with the same tenderness she reserved for Father. Lucian, on the other hand, was genuinely pleased by hi