Chapter 345 The One and Only Sister
“I–I–It’s okay, Lauren,” Victor stammered, his cheeks red. “I–I’ll protect you.”
Mr. Timely and Madam Shirley exchanged a smile, their eyes brimming with warmth. The entire room seemed to glow with peace and joy.
Just then, the butler approached and bowed politely. “Sir, Madam, dinner is ready.”
Madam Shirley took Lauren’s hand. “Come on, sweetheart. Let’s go eat.”
They made their way into the dining room, where the long table was covered in steaming, colorful dishes.
As soon as she saw the food, Lauren’s throat tightened again.
Tears almost slipped down her cheeks.
God, how starved for love am I, she thought bitterly, if something as simple as being cared for keeps making me cry
like this?
In the Bennett house, no one had ever waited for her to eat.
She never once had a proper meal.
All she got were leftovers–cold, soggy, days–old scraps from everyone else’s plates.
The Bennetts didn’t waste food, not because they were frugal, but because all the scraps went into her
stomach.
She lived worse than the family dog.
At least the dog’s meals were nutritionally balanced.
She couldn’t even eat fresh rice.
Now, sitting in front of a table full of food made just for her, she couldn’t help but think of the cruelty from her last life.
“Lauren, you must be hungry,” Madam Shirley said gently. “Come sit next to me. Eat whatever you want Just like that, the four of them sat down to eat
Lauren was quiet at first, then slowly began to cat–her face full of emotion and satisfaction. Seeing her enjoy the food so much, the others relaxed and began eating too.
Laughter and light conversation filled the room.
After dinner, Madam Shirley helped Lauren take a bath Once she was clean and changed into soft pajamas, she tucked her into bed, pulled the blanket up to her chin, and began reading a bedtime story.
Her voice was soft, almost musical, echoing gently through the room.
Lauren’s eyelids grew heavy. Before long, she was fast asleep.
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Then she stood, walked quietly toward the door–but paused.
She looked back.
For a long moment, she hesitated.
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Then she turned around, tiptoed back to the bed, and carefully climbed in beside Lauren. Wrapping her arms around the soft little bundle, she finally closed her eyes with a smile.
Meanwhile, Mr. Timely was alone in the master bedroom, waiting… and waiting.
An hour passed.
Still no wife.
“Where is she?” he muttered, flipping onto his back.
He tossed. He turned.
Then he sat up with a groan, got out of bed, and padded down the hallway to Lauren’s room.
Moonlight poured through the curtains, soft and silver,
And there they were–his wife and daughter, curled up together like a painting.
Mr. Timely couldn’t help but smile.
Quietly, he climbed onto the bed, careful not to wake them.
He stretched out his arm, wrapped it around them both, and finally–content, heart full–closed his eyes.
Across the house, in his own bedroom, Victor was practically glowing.
His face full of pride, a stark contrast to his usual serious demeanor.
His fingers danced across his phone, typing quickly.
He posted Lauren’s photo to the group chat.
Flynn: “Whoa! Who’s the adorable little girl, Victor??”
Jim Heh. Must’ve pulled that from Pinterest or something.”
Victor: That’s my sister.”
Flynn: “Your sister? Yeah right. Since when do you have a sister?”
Jim: “For real. You don’t even have cousins. Where’d this cutie come from? Jealous of my little sister, huh?”
Flynn: “Man…. I wish I had a sister too. Victor, Felix, none of us do. Jim’s the lucky one,”
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Jim: @Felix Yo, back me up here?”
Felix: “@Victor Is she really your sister?”
Victor’s grin widened.
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Victor: “Of course she is. Isn’t she the cutest? Soft, sweet and totally adorable. She even hugged me and kissed me today. She smells nice, she’s squishy, and she’s perfect.”
Flynn: “Victor, if you keep bragging. I’m coming over tomorrow to steal her.”
Jim: “Same! I need to compare–see if she’s cuter than mine.”
Felix T’m in
Victor: “Back off. She’s mine.”
After thoroughly showing off, Victor set his phone on the nightstand, heart bursting with joy,
But when he lay down… all he could think about was her chubby cheeks and warm little arms.
Sleep refused to come.
After a while, Victor sat up.
