Chapter 71

Xavier was the first to run over when he heard the door open. Penelope tucked a few loose strands of hair behind her ears, keeping her composure. She completely ignored Moira, who was far too beneath her to bother with. Then, she followed behind Xavier with a gentle, graceful smile. "Daddy, is Mommy not coming home again tonight?" Xavier asked, glancing past Sebastian hopefully. "She's still busy with work. She'll come home once things settle down," Sebastian replied. His face remained unreadable, but there was a noticeable ease in his demeanor. He wasn't worried about the upcoming court case at all. He carried the quiet confidence of someone certain Julia would return to him sooner or later. "Mr. Holt, welcome back." Penelope smiled warmly as she approached. "Xavier was really well-behaved today. He finished all his homework and didn't get a single answer wrong." Sebastian didn't seem surprised to see her. He gave her a polite nod before turning his attention back to Xavier, a