Chapter 444
The slippers were dusty and had clearly been worn by someone else. Cedrick realized who it was who wore them, and the look in his eyes darkened. “How hideous.”
Catelyn choked at his tone and retorted, “If you’re only here to tell me how hideous my slippers look, you sure have a lot of free time at hand.”
Cedrick snarled as he glanced at the shoe cabinet. Noticing that these were the only slippers for men, he decided against changing his shoes altogether and walked into the living room in his polished leather shoes.
Catelyn scowled at the black footprint on the floor.
Before she could get angry, Alex hurriedly pushed the luggage he had brought along. “Miss Clark, this is Master Ollie’s trunk.”
It was an enormous piece of luggage that was half the height of a normal person.
“Master Ollie left in a hurry and left a lot of his belongings behind. These are his favorite books and toys, along with some of his clothes,” Alex explained.
Ollie did not approach the luggage when he heard that it belonged to him, glancing at Catelyn instead. It was not until Catelyn nodded that he accepted the luggage and said courteously. “Thank you, Uncle Alex. Have you eaten?”
“Well…” Alex nodded, before shaking his head shortly after. “Not yet. I came here with Master Cedrick immediately after work.”
Ollie was a sweet child, and Catelyn knew Ollie’s intention. If Cedrick was going to stay, it would be best to keep one more person around.
“I was just preparing dinner. Why don’t you stay for dinner as well, Alex?” Catelyn invited him warmly.
“It’s fine. He needs to go back to the hotel,” Cedrick responded in Alex’s place.
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