Chapter 431: Sophia Entrusted to Me
After finishing breakfast with a complex mood, Olivia led Sophia out of the dining room.
As soon as they stepped out, she sensed the tense atmosphere in the living room.
Two little boys were kneeling on the sofa, their faces tight with seriousness, almost as if they were on high alert, glaring at Victor who stood nearby, as if he had somehow offended them.
Seeing the children’s expressions, Olivia couldn’t help but frown.
She had thought that the boys’ resistance to Victor was because of her.
But thinking back, even from their first meeting, the boys hadn’t been very welcoming towards Victor.
Now, she just wanted to keep her distance from Victor, but the boys seemed to harbor some hostility towards him.
Olivia couldn’t figure out the reason.
On the other hand, when the boys saw Olivia holding Sophia’s hand, they shifted their gaze from Victor and greeted them with smiles, “Mommy!”
Olivia put away her thoughts and smiled at the boys.
The two little boys then enthusiastically looked at Sophia, “Is Sophia going to school with us today?”
Hearing this, Olivia instinctively glanced at Victor.
She had planned for this during breakfast but wasn’t sure about Victor’s attitude.
Victor said nothing and simply walked out the door.
Seeing this, Olivia was momentarily stunned. She led the children outside and saw that Victor had already gotten into his car and was looking in their direction.
Olivia looked down at Sophia beside her.
Sophia pursed her lips, let go of Olivia’s hand, and ran over to cling to Victor’s car window, looking pitifully at her daddy.
She wanted to stay with Olivia.
Victor naturally understood Sophia’s thoughts and also noticed Olivia’s guilt towards Sophia. He said in a deep voice, “You can ride in Olivia’s car.”
Hearing this, Sophia’s eyes lit up. She happily ran back to Olivia, “Daddy said I can ride in Olivia’s car!”
Olivia felt relieved. She bent down to pat Sophia’s head and led her into her car.
She thought that Victor had entrusted Sophia to her.
But as soon as she got the children into the car, she saw the Bentley in front slowly start up and head towards the kindergarten.
Olivia drove behind his car, feeling puzzled.
Throughout the journey, the car was filled with the sounds of the children’s playful chatter.
Sophia hadn’t gone to school with the boys for a long time and seemed very happy, talking much more than usual.
Olivia couldn’t help but think about last weekend when she had dinner with Isaac. He mentioned that Sophia had been emotionally unstable recently.
At that time, Isaac suggested that if Sophia stayed with her, things might improve.
It seemed he was right.
But Olivia had no standing to keep Sophia with her.
Lily wouldn’t allow it either.
Seeing Sophia’s sweet smile through the rearview mirror, Olivia felt a pang of sadness and even wished that the road to the kindergarten could be a bit longer.
Sophia hadn’t been smiling for long when they arrived at the kindergarten.
Olivia watched as the Bentley in front slowly stopped by the roadside. She parked a short distance away and got out with the children.
Victor also got out of his car ahead, holding a pink little backpack, and walked towards them.
It suddenly occurred to Olivia that Sophia’s backpack was still in Victor’s car.
Victor seemed to have something on his mind. He could have handed over the backpack to her and gone straight to his office…