Chapter 98: Perfectly Matched
For quite some time, there was no movement in the living room.
Victor glanced up and saw Olivia on the couch, holding Sophia in her arms, half leaning against the backrest, sound asleep.
Because of Sophia in her embrace, Olivia’s upper body posture was awkward, and her sleep seemed somewhat restless. However, every time she half-awoke, she instinctively tightened her embrace.
Witnessing this scene, Victor felt a slight stir within him.
Charlotte approached the couch once again to assess Miss Sophia’s condition. However, as she drew closer, she noticed Victor gesturing for her to be silent, indicating the need for quietness in their current situation.
Observing this, Charlotte slowed her steps and cautiously approached the two, taking a glance at their sleeping faces. A smile unconsciously appeared on her face.
Undoubtedly, the bond between Mrs. Leer and Miss Sophia, as mother and daughter, remained unbreakable.
Even after several years apart, Miss Sophia still naturally gravitated towards Mrs. Leer, who, in turn, showered her with affection.
Noticing the small blankets draped over the two, Charlotte furrowed her brow. She retreated quietly and returned shortly with a larger blanket, extending it in Victor’s direction.
Victor furrowed his brow slightly, hesitated for a moment, but ultimately stood up and accepted the blanket. He carefully covered the two individuals, then tucked it beneath Olivia as well.
After completing this series of actions and preparing to stand up, Victor’s vision caught Olivia’s peacefully sleeping face.
Unconsciously, he froze, and within this ambiguous distance, his gaze lingered on Olivia’s face.
This was the first time he had seen Olivia close like this.
In this state, she indeed slept restlessly, with her curled eyelashes occasionally trembling as if she could wake up at any moment.
Victor couldn’t help but wonder when she would wake up.
Suddenly, Olivia furrowed her brows in her sleep, and her head, leaning against the backrest of the couch, slowly slipped.
Watching her about to fall, Victor instinctively reached out and supported her head, almost cradling her in his arms.
The soft and delicate touch of her tender cheek against his palm sent a wave of darkness through Victor’s eyes. Fearing to disturb the person in his arms, he held his position motionless, unwilling to disturb their peaceful slumber.
Beside them, Charlotte watched Mr. Leer embrace Mrs. Leer, who held Miss Sophia. A thought flashed through her mind.
Even though Mrs. Leer had been away for six years, it wasn’t impossible for her to come back.
With these thoughts in mind, Charlotte’s gaze towards the three individuals carried a glimmer of a smile.
“Mr. Leer, why don’t you carry Mrs. Leer and Miss Sophia upstairs to rest? Let them manage for the night. Tomorrow, Mrs. Leer will surely wake up with a sore back and need to work,” Charlotte suggested.
Victor furrowed his brow as he gazed at the peaceful face nestled in his arms. After a moment of contemplation, he eventually nodded.
Seeing his response, Charlotte stepped forward and lifted Sophia from Olivia’s embrace. Fortunately, Sophia was already fast asleep, so when Charlotte picked her up, she only shifted her head slightly without waking up.
Once Charlotte had properly held Miss Sophia, she smiled and said, “Mrs. Leer, I’ll trouble you with this.”
Having spoken, she stood to the side, waiting for Victor’s next move.
Upon hearing this, Victor hesitated again.
After a long while, he carefully bent down and lifted Olivia horizontally in his arms.
Olivia nestled in his embrace, unconsciously leaning her head against his shoulder, and she remained asleep even as he stood upright without waking up.
Victor’s gaze settled upon the individual in his arms, his brow furrowed with a touch of displeasure evident in his eyes.
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Charlotte watched as Mr. Leer held Mrs. Leer, her eyes filled with contented joy.
Mr. Leer and Mrs. Leer were a perfectly matched couple!