Liam finally returned with two servants, each carrying trays.
He quietly took his seat with a poker expression while the servants carefully set down the teacups and teapots, then poured tea into each of them.
Bowing, they left the children be.
Everyone took a cup for themselves, sipping the tea the servants had served. The hot tea was indeed comfortable to drink.
Aristia blew on the tea lightly and took a sip, a bit of steam wafting over her face.
"Mm. Thank you, brother Liam." She said while putting down her tea cup, smiling sweetly and calling him brother.
Liam's face softened almost instantly.
"Yes, thank you, brother Liam." Alaric and Lilith followed after.
"Thank you, brother Liam." Lauren, Alicia and Nova thanked.
"Thank you, Liam." Paige, Serina and Beatrix followed.
Liam smiled at them all in acceptance, only to suddenly hear.
"Thank you, brother Liam." Said in a sickly sweet voice.
