Chapter 56

Leonel came home with a sour expression. His shirt was wrinkled, and his tie needed to be worn appropriately. His hair was also messy. Since his arrival home, the servants in the luxurious house hesitated even to greet him. They feared getting scolded because Leonel seemed to have much on his mind. They preferred to save themselves.

"Leonel," Agatha called out as soon as she saw Leonel about to climb the stairs to his room. Agatha, who was preparing a snack for her husband, who had arrived home earlier, looked confused by Leonel's face tonight. "Dinner? We've all had dinner."

"I'm not hungry, Mom," Leonel replied uninterestedly. He was only waiting for his mother to approach him. "Has Dad come home?"

"Yes. Papa met with the board of commissioners, but everything went smoothly.

Leonel nodded softly, relieved that his father didn't leave him to tidy the mess alone. "I'll meet Dad later. I'll change my clothes first."

"Why don't you have dinner before meet