Chapter 199

Karl sighed in relief and then withdrew.

In the evening, Stephen lay on his bed, unable to sleep. Despite being satisfied with today’s outcome, he still felt uneasy for some reason. He couldn’t pinpoint the source of his unease.

Samuel and Mei were lying on a bed together. It was the first time the two children had shared a bed. They were lying back-to-back, unable to sleep.

“Samuel, do you think Mom can take me with her?” Samuel opened his mouth, feeling conflicted. He had hoped that his mother and father could live together harmoniously, but it seemed impossible. He had mentally prepared for the worst, but he couldn’t help but hope for a miracle.

Mei shook her head. In reality, she had no confidence either. The balance of power between her parents was too uneven. Her mother couldn’t compete with her father; she had no leverage. She just hoped that her mother could take Kim and go into hiding. That would be the best outcome.

Although Samuel couldn’t se