Adrian was defiant.
The mere thought of visiting his great-grandfather’s house to learn those tedious, boring lessons made him shiver. And if he failed to grasp them, he’d face the dreaded paddle.
No way!
He absolutely could not go to his great-grandfather’s house!
Nor could he go to his grandparents’ place. If his great-grandfather was in charge, no one in the family would come to his rescue. His mom might try to help, but her words never carried much weight.
I need to come up with a plan…
…
Lysander left the study and headed to the master bedroom.
He had just settled on the edge of the bed with his laptop, barely starting his work, when there was a gentle knock at the door.
He opened it to find Leonard standing there.
Closing the door softly behind him, Lysander asked, What’s up?
Sir, Ms. Harvey just called. She couldn’t reach you, so she contacted me.
Lysander’s phone had been on silent since he entered the master bedroom, so he missed the call. Without offering an explanation, he asked casually, What did she want?
Leonard hesitated slightly. It’s about young Adrian. Apparently, you’re planning to send him to his great-grandfather’s, and he’s scared. He reached out to Ms. Harvey, hoping she could intercede for him. He even asked if he could stay with her for a while… Should I turn him down?
Lysander chuckled, Why refuse? He’s putting in quite the effort.
Leonard’s face remained impassive, though uncertainty colored his tone. Are you sure it’s wise to let him go there?
Lysander gave him a piercing look, his eyes as deep as a fox’s. This is his decision. As a member of the Montgomery family, he needs to understand that decisions come with consequences.
Still, he was aware that his actions had defied his father’s orders, and he felt a twinge of guilt.
Tentatively, he asked Leonard, who was driving, Mr. Leonard, did Dad say anything?
Leonard wisely kept Lysander’s harsher words to himself and simply offered a gentle reminder. Young Master, you’ve pushed things a bit this time. Spend a few quiet days away, then come back and apologize to your mother.
I don’t want to! I almost got punished because of her! Adrian protested immediately. However, recalling the sight of his mother collapsing in front of him, his gaze faltered. His small hands clenched nervously, but he stubbornly muttered, I didn’t do anything wrong.
His voice grew quieter and quieter.
Leonard wasn’t one to talk much, and seeing Adrian like this, he decided to let the matter rest.
The young master would come to understand eventually.
If he didn’t realize it now, reality would teach him that the only person who truly loved him as a child in this world was his mother.