Novel Square
Chapter 1193
Chapter 1193
Leopold was speechless.
"I care about my wife and my son equally," Leopold mused, lingering his gaze on the horizon. "Today, I
just want to spend some quality time with my boy."
William was at a loss for words. He didn't want that kind of attention. Not at all. There were no good
intentions there.
Desperate, he shot pleading glances at his mother, hoping for rescue.
Aurelia approached, her voice gentle. "Honey, I'm thinking of taking a bath. Why don't you keep me
company? Let the kid have some fun on his own."
Leopold affectionately patted her head. "Darling, I've been so caught up with work lately, I've neglected
Kane. Today, I want to make it up to him. You relax, and I'll join you later tonight."
With that, he scooped up his son and headed outside.
"Come on, son. Daddy's going to tuck you into bed."
William was about to cry. He didn't want Uncle Leopold's company and yearned for his father. If only his
dad were here, Uncle Leopold wouldn't dare to bother him. Oh, the injustice!
As they reached the doorway to his room, 'Kane' clutched at Leopold's shirt. "Dad, I'm not sleepy
anymore. I want to play with William and Skyler. It's still early. If I sleep now, I won't be able to later
tonight."
Having Uncle Leopold on watch was the last thing he needed. Right now, the priority was to switch
places with Kane.
"Alright," Leopold nodded.
In the game room, Skyler and the other children were engrossed in a heated game of Monopoly. Kane NôvelDrama.Org (C) content.
was distracted and worried about William.
William shuffled in, head hung low, with Leopold trailing behind. His frustration was palpable. Uncle
Leopold's clinginess was suffocating, far from the usual indifference he showed Kane.
Skyler waved him over. "Kane, you're back! Come join the game."
"Okay." William took a seat next to Kane, deliberately choosing the spot farthest from Leopold.
The servants brought in a late-night snack of sweet almond custard, a favorite among the children.
"Let's eat first, then we can continue playing," they suggested.
"Sure," the kids murmured, spooning the custard eagerly.
Leopold's gaze occasionally swept over William's face, probing and intense, as if searching for
something untold.
William and Kane, nearly identical in appearance, could only be told apart when side by side,
scrutinized for the subtlest of differences.
"You notice something off about Uncle Leopold today? He keeps staring. You didn't slip up, did you?"
William whispered, anxiety creeping into his voice.
Kane scratched his head. "I don't think so."
"Then why is he watching me like a hawk? I can't even find a chance to switch with you." The sense of
impending doom was overwhelming for William.
Kane stuck out his tongue. "I'm clueless. Ever since Dad returned, he's been like this. Don't you think
he's looked into Susanna and found out she's your neighbor in Goldstone?"
"No way," William gasped, blanching his face. Could Uncle Leopold have uncovered his secret?
Just then, Aurelia entered, coming to her son's aid.
She settled next to Leopold. "Come for a stroll in the garden with me?"
"Aren't you tired? You should rest early," Leopold suggested.
Leopold stroked her hair. "Alright, I'll come tuck you in later."
Aurelia sank her heart. He meant not now, but later, still insisting on staying here. New chаpter
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A servant came in, carrying Chirpy's cage, and placed it before Leopold.
Before Chirpy could make its move, William blurted out, "Chirpy, I'm Kane, remember? I'm Kane!"