Female Novel
Chapter 804
Walking over, John took Sophia’s hands and pulled her toward him. “Let’s go back to our room andsleep.”
After pondering on it, Matilda decided to stay on the spot.
A moment later, William turned around and saw Matilda, who appeared to be forcing a smile inembarrassment. Seeing that, he quickly said something and hung up the call. Going over, he said, “Ithought it would take you a long time to finish dinner.”
Matilda replied, “It only took us a short time to finish dinner. Moreover, Sophia felt sleepy, so we hurriedhome.”
Without going back to the main building, William invited her to have a stroll with him. In fact, they hadlived in this mansion for thirty years, so they were familiar with all the places, but they rarely took a walkaround here in the past.
Even though they were divorced, the atmosphere was pleasant and Matilda didn’t want to return to herroom so quickly, hence she nodded. “Sure. It’s good to have a walk after dinner.”
Following that, they walked toward the backyard and passed by the house of the Second ConstanceFamily. At that moment, Dylan happened to be standing outside the entrance. Seeing William andMatilda, Dylan was surprised and called out to them just like before.
While William’s expression remained indifferent, Matilda was feeling uneasy, for she was no longer apart of the family.
Old Mr. Bailey was at home when Isabelle returned. Seated on the couch, he stared at his daughterand inquired, “Didn’t you have dinner with them?”
“Yeah, I had dinner with them.” Upon putting down her bag, Isabelle took a seat on the couch andstretched her back. “I came home after dinner.”
With his eyes fixed on her, Old Mr. Bailey questioned, “Didn’t you go to the Japanese restaurant as youhad said?”
Isabelle replied, “No. I told John I wanted to go to another restaurant, but he didn’t like that place, sowe met up at the original restaurant.” Pretending to be clueless, she asked, “Dad, why are you harpingon this issue?”
Old Mr. Bailey said it was nothing and fell silent. Leaning against the couch, Isabelle seemed to beexhausted. Taking a look at her, Old Mr. Bailey said, “Rest if you’re tired. You’ve been busy today.”
Isabelle grunted and rose from the couch. Before she reached the staircase, Dexter came home andtossed his bag on the couch, apparently displeased.
Halting her steps, Isabelle asked, “Dexter, what’s wrong?”
Dexter replied that he was in a bad mood and slumped into the couch. Old Mr. Bailey seemed to knowwhat was going on with Dexter, so he turned to him and persuaded, “Are you tired? Just go to yourroom and take a rest.” novelbin
Since Dexter had turned seventeen, he started becoming rebellious. He said, “If I take a rest now, I
won’t be able to finish my work, and you’ll start nagging me.”
Old Mr. Bailey frowned. “I nag you because you’re not working hard enough. Do you understand thatyour sister and I are having difficulty managing the company? We’ll have to rely on you in the future.”
Displeased with what he had heard, Dexter snorted. “Why must you rely on me? If I’m not going to takeover the company, will it be closed down?”
“What the heck are you talking about?” Old Mr. Bailey stood straight up.
Dexter rose as well and yelled, “Didn’t you say that Isabelle would marry a capable man, and they’dhelp me manage the company? Since the man is so resourceful, you can just pass the company to mysister and him. I don’t want the company anyway. I can’t even finish my homework now, but I still haveto listen to your complaints about company issues. While other kids can go on vacation during holidays,I have to go to summer school!”