I Owe the Tyrant Four Little Heirs novel Chapter 37

His own weakness had already led to Niamh having an unhappy childhood; he was determined not to let her children suffer the same fate.

“Grandpa!”

“Grandpa!”

“Grandpa!”

The other three children heard his voice and came running, crowding into the frame and shouting excitedly.

Just then, Lyric, who had gone to put the mop away on the balcony, walked past and glanced at the phone. Seeing Cassian on the screen, she gave a friendly wave, thinking he had a kind face.

Cassian saw the elegantly dressed woman and smiled back, wondering who she was. He’d never seen her before. Why did she look a little like Niamh?

“Grandpa, that’s Lyric. She’s our new neighbor. She’s a really, really nice lady,” Keir explained, noticing his grandfather’s confusion. “She’s the one who picked us up from school today.”

“Is that so? Well, did the four of you thank her properly?” Cassian said, realizing this must be the landlady Niamh had mentioned. His daughter had always had a knack for attracting good people into her life.

“Mommy invited her to stay for dinner. Does that count as a thank you?” Keir asked.

“Yes, of course it does,” Cassian laughed.

As Lyric passed by again, Cassian called out gratefully, “Ma’am, thank you for your help.”

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