Chapter 672
“Of course, Wilson,” Aria said.
Wilson froze for a moment, clearly not expecting her to agree so quickly. Then it hit him that she was only for Caleb.
He immediately pouted and complained, “If it weren’t for Caleb, you wouldn’t agree with me at all, would you?”
Before Aria could reply, Wilson waved his hand dismissively. “Whatever, I won’t hold it against you. You can’t take it back
now anyway.
“I’ll contact Caleb. You just focus on the competition,” he said, glancing at Joel and Harry. “You two better take good care of my future brother-in-law.” He deliberately emphasized the phrase “future brother-in-law,” his tone laced with teasing
sarcasm.
Joel and Harry snapped to attention and shouted in unison, “Don’t worry, Wilson. We’ll make sure nothing happens to your future brother-in-law.”
Owen instinctively looked at Aria, just as she raised her eyes to meet his. Their eyes met briefly, and a hint of helpless amusement flickered in both their gazes.
The road to the Solemnity Guild wasn’t safe, and Aria’s face clouded with worry.
Wilson reached out and gently ruffled her hair. “Relax,” he said, ‘Caleb isn’t as weak as you think. He’ll be fine.”
Owen took hold of Wilson’s arm and asked, “Did you wash your hands? He hadn’t.
Wilson immediately pulled his hand back, a little embarrassed. “I’ll definitely remember next time.”
Owen really has the vibe of a househusband, Wilson thought, his approval of the man ticking up a notch.
The group headed to the meeting point. Wilson squeezed between Aria and Owen. “So, which one of you does the cooking and cleaning?”
Aria replied flatly, “Him.”
Wilson nodded approvingly. “Good man.”
Saxon Manor. Silvia gently reassured them, “Mom and Dad, don’t worry. Caleb often travels abroad by himself, and he’ll be fine.”
Logan forced a smile and said, “We’re not worried. You have work tomorrow, so get some rest.”
Silvia nodded. “Goodnight, Mom and Dad.”
Silvia turned and headed upstairs. Just as she reached her bedroom door, she suddenly remembered something she’d forgotten to say. When she turned back toward the top of the stairs, hushed voices drifted up from below.
“You’re keeping something from me, aren’t you?” Zoe said, her voice tense.
Logan denied it right away. “Don’t be ridiculous. I’m just a little worried about Caleb, that’s all.”
“Caleb went abroad alone when he was just a teenager, and you didn’t worry about him then, Zoe pressed. “Now he’s almost thirty. What are you worried about?”
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“I’m just worried he’ll never find a girlfriend.”
Zoe’s face darkened. “What exactly happened? Why are you beating around the bush?”
Logan sighed deeply. “Zoe, Aria came back when she was fifteen. She must have known back then that she and Silvia had been switched at birth.”
Hidden in the shadows, Silvia abruptly clenched her dress, tension coursing through her. Zoe’s voice trembled. “What’s going on?”
“I don’t know the exact reason myself,” Logan murmured. “She came to see us back then, but in the end, she never revealed
herself.”
Zoe suddenly choked up. “Is it because she saw how well we treated Silvia and felt like she didn’t belong?”
“Aria was never talkative, always reserved, while Silvia was lively and adorable, so everyone loved Silvia.” Logan’s voice trailed off. “Maybe she thought Silvia would make a better Saxon family’s daughter.”
Aria had, more than once, told herself that Silvia was better suited to be the Saxon family’s daughter than she was. Silvia’s heart ached as she silently wiped away her tears and retreated to her room.
I’m not always this lively, Silvia thought. ‘Truth be told, I prefer peace and solitude. But after overhearing Grandpa say he liked lively granddaughters, I tried to change.
