Chapter 293: The One Who Lied
They were brought to the inner drawing hall where Roderick, Emma, Carl and Catherine were already there.
Talia greeted them with a smile. This was the first time she was seeing Emily this close up and the dimple in her cheek when she smiled was so pretty.
Carl gave a firm handshake and Catherine was shy to get close to Talia since she was a stranger. Talia noticed the hairband Catherine wore and smiled realising Roderick didn’t exaggerate when he said that Catherine never parts with that hairband. It was cute to watch the little girl trying to hide behind her father’s legs.
"Go on, greet her. She’s the one who gifted you the hairband you are wearing. Say thank you." Roderick pushed her to the front.
"Do you like it?" Talia squatted to get in level with the child. "Do you like the hairband or the necklace better?" she asked with a gentle smile.
Catherine cozied up to Talia soon after she brought up her favourite accessory. Carl and Arthur had started to play wrestling. Soon Roderick joined them and Talia realised why Arthur didn’t bother to brush his hair properly. He didn’t want to wear a suit jacket either.
So it is for this reason?
Within five minutes of entering his home, he already looked unkempt with his wrinkled shirt and dishevelled hair.
Talia felt warm as Gregory talked to her fondly about some general things. Emily joined too and Catherine sat silently beside Talia.
"I heard Fredrick gave you his mother’s bracelet?" Gregory asked and Talia nodded.
"Yes, I was delighted to get it. I promise I’ll treasure it." Talia answered politely. Somehow talking to him, Talia felt like she had forgotten how she acts polite. She was too nervous, she felt like every word she spoke was wrong.