Chapter 558
Though the children were oblivious, the adults in the room knew exactly what was going on.
Lysander, in particular, understood the origin of Thalassa’s so-called injuries. His handsome face was grave and calm. He spoke with his low and magnetic voice, “Let’s eat.”
Thalassa sighed, feeling helpless against the absolute authority. Lysander had taught her that as long as she wasn’t embarrassed, it was everyone else’s problem.
Thalassa picked up a piece of shrimp that Atticus had given her. Vengefully, she ate it in a single bite, her teeth grinding it to pieces.
She imagined the shrimp as Lysander, crunching him down.
Fitch, who had been standing by to serve, had quietly walked away after hearing Atticus question and seeing the exchange between Thalassa and Lysander. He also called the other servants away.
It was best not to get involved in those kind of situations.
Atticus was an astute child, clever and wise beyond his years.
Despite Thalassa’s claim that she had accidentally injured herself, he had seen the resentment in her eyes as she looked at Lysander.
His young brows furrowed into a small knot.
It must have been his father who had hurt his mother and caused her injury.
Before, when his mother had a gash on her forehead and bandages on her face, it had been Lysander’s doing.
That time, it must have been him again.
His mother had probably said she had accidentally hurt herself to keep him from worrying.
Atticus clenched his tiny fists in silence.
After breakfast, Elowen suggested a game of hide and seek.
Thalassa began to play with the children. She counted while the children went to hide.
“One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ready or not, here I come,” Thalassa said, removing her hands from her eyes and asking gently.
“Ready!” Elowen, who was hiding behind the curtains, squeaked. Her tiny body shrunk further into the folds.-
Thalassa started to search for them.
Underneath the dining table, she found a little bottom sticking way up in the air. She crouched down and lightly tapped the protruding butt. Her voice was soft and affectionate as she asked, “Whose adorable little bottom is this, sticking up in the air like that?”
“Ahaha, Mom, you found me! I thought you couldn’t see me,” Dorian said, immediately lowering his little butt and sitting up straight.
“You were the one closing your eyes and crawling on the floor. Not me,” Thalassa replied with a gentle and beautiful smile.
“Ah, I see,” Dorian realized. He crawled out from under the table and took Thalassa’s hand, saying, “Mom, I’ll help you find them. know where brother and sister are hiding…
He led Thalassa to the curtains, and before she could look for herself, Dorian gleefully lifted the curtains and said, “Elowen, found you!”
Elowen, having been found, let out a joyful, tinkling laugh. Her little chest was shaking with laughter.
Children’s happiness is so simple.
Then, Dorian and Elowen spontaneously found Sophia hiding behind Fitch. The three children hugged each other, filling the Royal Estates with laughter and innocence.
Fitch, with a smile on his face, felt a sense of nostalgia. The usually quiet Royal Estates was finally filled with laughter. Having children really made a difference.
Atticus came out of the restroom on his own, with no need for anyone to find him.
Thalassa smiled and crouched down to look into Atticus’ innocent eyes, asking, “Atticus, what’s wrong? You don’t look very happy.
Atticus’ expression was severe. His young brows furrowed as he said, “Hide and Seek is childish. It’s not fun at all.”
Thalassa laughed and ruffled his hair, “What would you like to play then?”