My Beloved Has Risen from Death's Embrace novel Chapter 432

Xanthea's words were abruptly interrupted, and she turned around curiously, "Who are you?"

Theodore looked at her with her two pigtails, her vivacity endearing him instantly, "I'm his grandfather, here to take him home."

Upon hearing "grandfather," Xanthea's expression immediately changed. She put her hands on her hips and furrowed her brows in a scolding manner.

"Why did you come so late?"

"Don't you know it's very unsafe for children to be out after dark?"

Tom couldn't help but chuckle. This was the first time he saw someone dare to scold the CEO, especially it was a little girl.

Theodore looked at her serious demeanor, both surprised and amused, "I got caught up in a meeting."

"Excuses!"

"Alright, alright, I'll apologize to him. Grandpa's sorry for being late. It won't happen again."

Xanthea gently tugged on Orion's sleeve, "Given his sincere apology, let's forgive him, okay?"

Orion pressed his lips together, remaining silent.

Xanthea was surprised. Did he not talk to his family either? Was he really mute? She fell into deep thought again.

Theodore realized she was trying to coax Orion into speaking. This Ms. Nightshade was as clever and lively as hearsay suggested.

"Why haven't you gone home yet?"

"Miss, miss!"

Not far off, a housekeeper was running over with an umbrella. Xanthea ran towards him with a smile, "Here I am!"

Orion watched as she let go of his hand, and his eyes instantly filled with disappointment.

Theodore noticed his sensitive reaction and squatted down, "Ori, it's alright. We'll see her again tomorrow."

The fine drizzle was like mist. Orion pressed his face against the car window, watching the blurry rain and the silhouette of Xanthea's car gradually disappear from his sight.

"Ori, how have things been at school lately? Are you getting along well with your teachers and classmates?"

"Grandpa noticed you were happy today. Was it because you played with Xan?"

Theodore had gotten used to not receiving replies when talking to him, but kept at it, hoping to help him slowly return to normalcy.

Today, however, he was surprised to receive a note from Orion: Grandpa, I want irises.

He looked at him, pleasantly surprised.

This was the first time in months that Orion was willing to initiate communication. Irises? It seemed Xan had just mentioned this flower to him. It looked like Xan was indeed the remedy for him to come out of his shadow.

"Alright, I'll have them delivered tonight!"

The next evening, Xanthea, bounced out of school with her little backpack and saw Orion at the end of the corridor again.