Chapter 49

The glance from Odell was obviously telling Sylvia to leave right after she put the kids back to bed.

Madam Carter was annoyed. She asked Sylvia, “Syl, where have you guys been? What happened to your faces?”

Her question came with a smile with a hint of anticipation. She was hoping for something to happen between Odell and Sylvia.

Sylvia then told Madam Carter what happened—from Odell taking the kids away from Starz Club in the morning to bringing them and her to Astroland.

Madam Carter looked disappointed.

“Grandmother, the kids are tired. I’ll tuck them in, and then I’ll leave,” Sylvia said.

She wanted to carry Isabel back to the room.

Madam Carter signaled the servant with a glance, and the servant came over to carry Liam to the room as well.

She then went up to Sylvia and said, “Syl, since Odell is not coming home tonight, stay for dinner. Isabel and Liam should be awake soon. They’ll sulk if they don’t see you when they wake up.”

A quick thought later, Sylvia said