Chapter 216 I'll Carry You

Tristan came back from his call, catching the last of Molly's words. He walked over and interrupted her, "Molly, let her eat in peace." Molly smiled and said nothing further, simply continuing to urge Cressida to eat more. After breakfast, Tristan carried her back to the living room and settled her on the sofa before heading to his study to handle work. Molly brought over a plate of sliced fruit and placed it on the coffee table in front of Cressida. Cressida couldn't help but ask the question that had been on her mind. "Molly, how long have you known Tristan?" "A long time," Molly replied, perching on a small stool beside her. Her eyes softened as she reminisced. "I watched him grow up." "You mean…" "I used to work at an orphanage," Molly said. Her words made Cressida freeze in place. Molly continued, "Mr. Leigh grew up in the orphanage, where life was hard. He was quiet and stubborn. And he was often bullied by the other kids. "I simply tried to care for him a bit more, savi