At the Carters’, when Odell entered, the family physician was attending to Liam. The boy’s complexion was sickly pale, and he seemed to have passed out in slumber. After not having eaten for an entire day, he seemed noticeably skinnier. Odell knitted his brows together tightly. Madam Carter was extremely distressed by the situation, and upon seeing Odell, she furiously. accused him, “What was the point you were trying to prove to Liam in the first place? He’s only three years old. What if something were to happen to him?!”. Odell looked at Liam who was lying motionlessly on the bed and clenched his lips together without a word. The old madam returned to the head of the bed to watch over Liam after she had tired herself out from shouting. After some time, the family physician breathed a sigh of relief and announced, “Madam, Master Carter, the young master’s fever has subsided. He will be fine by the time he wakes up, but he is still very weak and needs to eat as soon as possible. The old madam was relieved by this and thanked the doctor. “Alright, we understand. Odell’s frown softened as well. The family physician took his medical kit and left. The old lady then ordered the servants to prepare Liam’s favorite food. Shortly after that, Liam finally opened his eyes. “Liam. ” The old madam took one of his tiny hands and asked nervously, “How are you feeling? Do you want to eat something?”. Liam twitched his lips and seemed as if he was about to draw up a response, but when he noticed Odell standing by the bed in the corner of his eyes, he suddenly changed his mind. He turned away from Odell without uttering a word. No matter how much Madam Carter tried to coax him, he would not reciprocate. Although the old lady managed to get his little phone back from Odell, he only fiddled with it briefly and did not look like he was going to eat any time soon. Madam Carter looked at Odell helplessly. “Odell, you’d better talk to Liam. What she was trying to suggest was clear as day-as Liam’s father, he needed to handle this situation appropriately. Odell was silent for a few seconds before announcing, “I’m going for a walk. With that, he went outside. The puzzled Madam Carter wondered, “What are you doing going out when Liam is like this? Don’t tell me you’re looking for Tara?”. Odell did not answer and continued heading outside. Outside the window, Sylvia had been sneaking around for some time. The moment she saw Odell coming out, she quickly crept her way back to the backyard and slipped out from the back exit. Her car was parked nearby

After she slunk out of t he residence, she got int o her car and drove away. She was not going to stay here any longer. She had to go hom e as soon as possible and call Liam with Isabel’s mobile pho ne so that she could persuade him to eat something at least. At the same time, Odell stepped out of his house and went to w here his car was usually parked. As soon as he approached the vehicle, he heard Tara whim pering, “Help me, Odell…” He promptly opened the door an d was greeted by the sight of Tara bound to the car seat. She seemed haggard and there was a n oticeable red swell on her cheeks th at suggested someone had slapped her. Wa s no . C S ON . Odell was taken by surprise and investigated the car. There was not a peep of another person. Where did Sylvia go? Tara we nt on balking, “I’m telling you now, Odell, Sylvia is a cunning witch. She distracted me by talking to me and slipped out of the ropes without me noticing, then she attacked me and tied me up here… It was my fault. I should have seen it coming. Odell’s expression darkened . He quickly untied the rop e from Tara without a word. Tara immediately jumped into his arms and hugged him tightly. , “Odell, I was so s cared. She threatened me when she tied me, and I thought that she was going to ki ll me. I was so scared because I thought that I was never going to see you again. Odell patted her on the back and co mforted her, “Don’t be afraid. I wil l get her and take revenge for you. With that, he le t go of Tara who seemed puzzled. He got into t he car. Tara was about to follow him and enter t he car, but he quickly told her, “There’ s something I need to do. Go back first. When she saw the two bodyguards that were usually assigned t o Liam approaching, she turned to Odell with a considerate, affectionate gaze. “Alright, I’ll wait for you to come back. There was a note of warmth in Odell’s voi ce as he responded, “I’ll deal with this as soon as possible and come back to you. Tara raised the corn ers of her mouth and formed a happy smile. Odell then instruc ted the bodyguard in front, “Drive. The car s ped off im mediately. Tara’s expression shifted dramatically as she cursed spitefully, “Damed kid, y ou might as well have starved to death!” . Sylvia returned home as fast as she could

Isabel ran to her the moment she saw her mother returning and a sked without skipping a beat, “Mommy, how’s brother?” . “Your brother has caught a fever but he’s getting be tter. However, he’s still refusing to eat. Mommy nee ds to borrow your phone to call him,” Sylvia replied. “Okay, I’ll call him right now,” Isabel said as she ran to h er room to get her phone. Around the same time, a car drove into the neighborhood and stopped in front of their building. The tall man stepped out of the car. He glanced at the buildin g and commanded, “Lead the way. The two bodyguards immediately stepp ed in front of him. The elevator took them to the sixth floor. Odell glanced at the watch on his wrist. I t was seven o’clock at night, so Isabel and her family should be home. He figured tha t if he could bring Isabel to the stubborn brat, he would eat without much convincing . D in g! . The elevator reached the sixth floor and the doors slid open. Odell steppe d out. Meanwhile, at Sylvia’s residence, Isa bel quickly ran back to Sylvia and ha nded her mother her bright pink phone. Sylvia acknowledged her w ith a gentle pat on her h ead, then took the phone. The child did not have many contacts on her mobile phone. The first one on the l ist was Liam, who was saved as “Brother”. Just as she was about to p ress the dial button, ther e was a knock on the door. Aunt Tonya hurried over and opened the door. She recognized the t wo bodyguards who were always with Liam. She perked up in alert th en turned to Sylvia and shouted, “Sylvia, Ben and Jacob are here. Ben and J acob? . What were the y doing here at this hour? . Sylvia went to the door to verify that it w as Ben and Jacob, then she asked cautiously , “What’s the matter? Why are you two here?” . They were just about to answer when a raspy, deep voice of another man behind them interrupted, “Sylvia?” . The two bodyguards imm ediately retreated to both sides of the door. A tall, commanding figure appeared in front of Sylvia, his dark eyes staring right at her in disbelief. Isabel ran over at the same moment. She did not notice Odell standi ng outside as she called to Sylvia in her shrieking voice, “Mommy!” Sylvia shuddered all over and dropped Isabel’s phone onto the floor