Novel Square
Chapter 1201
Chapter 1201
Leopold said with a weighted emphasis on the word, "If I really cared that much, I wouldn't have let
William stick around Elysium, parading under my nose every day. According to traditions of the Stirling
family, bastards are usually sent abroad to live, only allowed to come home during the holidays and
school breaks."
Aurelia felt a cloud of gloom descending upon her. There used to be a semblance of pretense, but now,
not even that remained.
Leopold was never known for his sunny disposition. He must have been keeping his temper in check
just to get her to come back.
He didn't like William, and the feeling was mutual. Wouldn't this father-son rift just keep widening?
If things got out of hand and they did acknowledge each other, his feelings for William wouldn't exactly
be warm. William was doomed to repeat his destiny, becoming the child shunned by his father.
The thought alone was enough to cast a shadow over her spirits.
"If you find William an eyesore, then I'll just take him back to Blossom Villa," she offered reluctantly.
"That won't be necessary," Leopold shrugged. "I promised I'd accept him, and I don't go back on my
word."
"But you don't like him," Aurelia pouted, clearly dissatisfied with his attitude. Her William was a
charmer, a kid so delightful that people flocked to him like bees to honey, a real heartbreaker. Nobody
could resist liking him.
Leopold snorted, "Why should I be fond of someone else's son?"
"It takes a village to raise a child and respect for elders starts at home. That's part of the Stirling family
ethos. As the lead, you should look out for the younger generation," Aurelia reminded him.
"Am I not looking out for him?" Leopold narrowed his eyes, his deep and icy gaze revealing a depth
that was unfathomable.
"The mind of a child is pure, so their instincts are sharp. William can sense you don't like him, that's
why he doesn't warm up to you. If you showed him affection, he'd return it," she said, holding on to
hope.
"I've said it before, I don't need his affection," Leopold's voice cut through the air, cold as a winter blast.
"One day you'll regret this chilly demeanor," Aurelia murmured so low it was almost to herself, but
Leopold, standing close, caught it nonetheless.
"Why would I regret it?" he challenged.
Aurelia scrambled for an explanation, "William is Kane's brother. When he grows up, he's bound to be
Kane’s right-hand man. Your coldness towards William will affect their brotherly bond."
Leopold reached out and gently touched her slightly bulging belly. "Aren't there two more on the way? Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.
The right-hand man is already in the making."
Lost for words, Aurelia could feel an onslaught of outrage coursing through her. It dawned on her that
his stance on William had shifted entirely, now that she was carrying other children.
"If I had known this was the kind of man you are, I never would have gotten back with you, let alone
have more kids," she blurted out in frustration.
Aurelia felt like crying.
Who knew how he would neglect her in the future?
He was a sly old fox, cunning and deceitful to the core. She had been completely duped by him. If she
lost her looks and shape after the baby, would he even bear to look at her? He would probably want to
kick her out to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. Updated at Drąmanovеls.cоm
She was a fool to have gotten pregnant again.
"Jerk, get away from me."