Chapter 655

They continued to discuss their plan to tease Stephen, but Samuel cautioned them that it might not be the right approach. He was the voice of reason among the children, reminding them that their father loved them despite his occasional quirks.

Just as they were deep in conversation, Loretta entered the room wearing an apron, carrying a serious expression. She urged them to focus on eating and not to bring up any unpleasant topics.

Liliana couldn’t help but wonder why Stephen hadn’t joined them for the meal. She felt a sense of loss, and the conflicting emotions inside her began to surface.

As the children attempted to console their mother, Loretta also chimed in, cautioning against the idea of teasing Stephen too much, suggesting that divorce might not be the solution.

Liliana was snapped out of her thoughts by Loretta’s words. She realized that her children’s well-intentioned efforts to cheer her up had taken an unexpected turn, and she needed to address the