Chapter 78

Mildred performed a round of acupuncture on Dorian, left him some medicine, and then left the Sheppard residence with Alphonse. Alphonse followed her out the side entrance before asking, "Are we not going to play anymore, Milly?" Mildred replied patiently, "Yes. It's getting late, and I'm sleepy. You should be going home to bed too." "Then can we still come here to play in the future?" Alphonse asked again. Mildred smiled. "What is it? Do you like it here?" Alphonse considered her question for a moment, then nodded. "I do. Zoey gave me lots of delicious food, and she doesn't think I'm stupid." Mildred was momentarily stunned. She stopped walking and asked, "Who called you stupid, Al?" Alphonse blinked and started counting on his fingers. "Nox, Adrian, Tamara… And Liam too. Many people think I'm stupid. Daddy says I shouldn't leave the house and cause trouble for others, but Milly's friends are nice." He started laughing as he spoke and added, "None of Milly's friends think I'm