Half an hour later, Velin arrived outside the garden. Seeing Xuemiyya chatting happily with his parents, he concealed himself and slowed his steps as he approached, wanting to hear what they were talking about.
Before he could get close, however, Elisa suddenly raised her head and looked toward where Velin was.
"Mother, what's wrong?"
Noticing the strange look on Elisa's face, Xuemiyya followed her gaze but found nothing there.
Elisa pointed into the distance and said with a smile, "Your husband is here."
The two of them instantly understood that Velin had been trying to eavesdrop.
Hearing his mother's words, Velin stopped hiding and revealed himself.
"Mother, you're still the best. Even Father didn't notice me, but you did." Velin came before Elisa, gave her a hug, and said with a smile.
"It was your grandfather who was impressive. If he hadn't given me a protective treasure, with your strength, I might not have noticed you even if you were standing beside me."
"But..."
Elisa's smile suddenly vanished. Folding her arms across her chest, she asked, "You were sneaking around like that because you were planning to eavesdrop, weren't you?"
His intentions exposed, Velin showed no embarrassment at all. He replied naturally, "Mother, as expected, I couldn't hide it from you. I was just curious about what you were discussing, and I wanted to tease Father a little while I was at it."
Angus shot Velin a fierce glare. This brat was truly an unfilial son!
Hearing her son's words, Elisa reached out to straighten his collar and gently reminded him, "Don't do that again. If you want to know anything, just come ask Mother directly. I'll tell you."
"I understand, Mother."
Velin walked over to the stone table, sat across from his father, and joined the family conversation.
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