Hugo, Kiara, and Cassandra had agreed on one thing before deciding to visit the Bennet Mansion: they would never disclose the real reason they needed a safer house.
"I see…" Allison nodded in understanding, her gaze sweeping over the young ladies before settling on her second son. "But Hugo, that isn't for me or your father to decide."
She turned her attention to Atlas. After all, Hugo wasn't asking them to take the ladies in—but rather to allow them to stay at Atlas's unoccupied home.
Atlas's expression remained unmoved as he answered coldly, "No."
"First Brother…" Hugo sighed heavily, ready to launch into another round of persuasion. But before he could start, Kiara spoke up.
"It's alright," Kiara said with a calm smile, and Cassandra nodded in agreement. Kiara cast Hugo a reassuring glance, then turned back to the Bennet family. "We just tried our luck, but we appreciate you hearing us out and respecting our decision."
