Chapter 205

• The place went silent at the sound of Adeline’s voice as if a golden goose had flown by. Adeline crooked her head, trying to look at Tedmond’s face perfectly.
• She expected him to be squirming, trying to plead with her to let him off as long as he left. But instead, her eyes widened in surprise when she saw the look on his face.
• Tedmond’s grin widened. “Childish games? Aunt Adeline, if anyone is playing games here, it’s you all.”