the two-faced Adopted Girl Who Melted CEO's Ice-Cold Heart

Chapter 687: If I Die, Magnus Leclair Will Naturally Come Back

Delphine looked at Benjamin’s illegible self-reflection letter and consoled herself—she’s only five years old, can’t compare to Nicholas.

Delphine bent down, held the little girl’s small hand, and softly said: "Benjamin, from now on, how about waking up together with your brother Nicholas? If there are any words you don’t know how to write, ask Mommy."

Benjamin’s big eyes, resembling black grapes, blinked adorably as she snuggled into Delphine’s arms and weakly asked, "Will Daddy still spank Benjamin’s little butt?"

"If you oversleep, misspell three characters, and break four rules, I’ll deduct four lollipops. Write it down. If you oversleep tomorrow, both of you will be punished." The man’s voice was slightly deep as he spoke.

Benjamin nodded her head like a little chick pecking rice, her small face bursting into a delighted smile. She didn’t mind the lollipops being confiscated—she had hidden plenty with her brother Nicholas.

As soon as the little girl realized she wouldn’t be spanked, she gleefully grabbed Nicholas and ran off to eat goodies with the pretty aunt.

Delphine couldn’t help but laugh at this sight, but when she lifted her gaze, she collided with the man’s deep phoenix eyes. Her smile froze slightly, and she stood up, ready to leave.

Ignatius spoke, his tone heavy: "Thank you for taking me to the hospital last night. In the coming days, while you’re with Nicholas and Benjamin, please be mindful of safety. The Cloud Family will likely make some bold moves."

Delphine was slightly startled, turned to look at him, and asked: "You plan to take action against the Cloud Family?"

Ignatius stood up, staring down at Delphine, whose height reached only his chin. Thinking of the close contact last night—those kisses and caresses—his phoenix eyes grew darker, and his voice became increasingly low: "Jocelyn is going to strike. Delphine, he’s not the boy you knew in your youth, and I’m no longer the same man either."

Delphine saw his eyes, ink-dark and bottomless, his posture and gaze exuding restrained yet intense obsession and possessiveness. Her heart beat slightly faster as she avoided his gaze, responding coolly, "Thank you for reminding me, Mr. Leclair. In the future, it’d be better if you didn’t come over casually. It can be inconvenient. If you want to see Nicholas and Benjamin, I’ll take them to you instead."

"So from now on, are we just strangers who don’t even greet each other when we meet?" Ignatius’s fingers clenched into a fist, the injured right hand feeling a faint dull ache. His voice was grim and raspy as he continued, "What if Magnus comes back, Delphine Carter? Can you still say this so firmly and confidently?"

Delphine’s body suddenly stiffened. She looked at Ignatius and exclaimed in shock, "Can he really come back?"

Ignatius pressed his thin lips together, his expression turning increasingly cold as he rasped, "If I die, Magnus will naturally return."

A flicker of dark light passed through his eyes. If he were to die, Magnus wouldn’t come back either—his second personality had already fallen into slumber. Over the years, Ignatius hadn’t felt any trace of Magnus’s existence, and he had gradually come to understand emotions himself. Magnus would never return. He had originally been a derivative of Ignatius’s primary personality split off—a subordinate personality.

Delphine trembled slightly. It was her delusion.

Seeing her become so out of character merely at the mention of Magnus—a stark contrast to the indifference she displayed towards him—Ignatius’s mind flashed with a peculiar thought. He deeply glanced at her before getting up and leaving.

The scandal involving Melody Cloud’s explicit photos continued to ferment, with many of the past "glorious deeds" of this once celebrated socialite being exposed. During her time in the United Kingdom, she had abused small animals, framed rivals, bribed mentors, and committed a series of unethical acts. As Melody’s reputation crumbled, bad news circulated about the Cloud Family as well—rumors about broken financial chains, investment losses, and other unfavorable circumstances.

In just a few days, the Cloud Family was engulfed in various negative reports.