Chapter 538

The new year arrived, and Lucian had just turned three years old. At three, most children begin to show signs of understanding the world, though of course, it varies from child to child. But Lucian was different. Even at this tender age, he was remarkably mature, and most importantly, he shared an unbreakable bond with his younger brothers. Perhaps it was because Lambert often left Kevin and Carson to their own devices, but the three brothers, united by circumstance, had grown exceptionally close. Alvin, who was also nearly three, was nothing like Lucian. He was different—largely because his mother was Beverly, which meant he had never been particularly favored in the Stone Family household. As a result, he had become increasingly timid, always treading carefully. That day, Lucian sat on the plush carpet, playing with his two younger brothers. The villa was perfectly warm, comfortable enough for them to wear just their inner layers without feeling cold. Old Mr. Stone, having handed mos