I Picked Up My Father Who Left Home 36
Lia quietly looked at those who survived today’s meeting.
As those who had filled the conference room disappeared by half, the room strangely felt empty.
In truth, Lia didn’t expect to organize so many people.
However, those who were once loyal subjects during Grandfather’s lifetime quickly changed their attitude the moment he passed away.
Revealing hidden greed, they committed unspeakable acts.
So, it was an inevitable outcome.
‘It’s a regrettable situation.’
Lia did not regret her decision. Although she sometimes thought it might have been better to organize gradually rather than all at once, the idea didn’t weigh heavily on her.
If there were people to be organized sooner or later, it was better to do it quickly.
It also served as a proper warning to those remaining.
It became a clear example of what would happen if they continued with frivolous actions.
Therefore, the remaining individuals would find it difficult to act recklessly.
Of course, having to organize more people than initially thought would keep her busy for a while, but it was fine. She had already prepared for such a task.
Becoming the head of a family was undoubtedly a challenging and burdensome task.
“Today’s meeting concludes here. Well then, I entrust you all to the future. I hope to see your faces again.”
Lia did not forget the warning towards those who remained until the end.
Although they survived this time, it was uncertain how well they would follow themselves in the future.
Still, they possessed at least the minimum qualifications, so they wouldn’t engage in foolish actions like those taken away in today’s meeting.
With Lia’s final warning-laced words, the meeting truly came to an end.
***
Although the meeting concluded, Lia’s work for the day was far from over.
Therefore, after returning to her office following the meeting, Lia was immersed in the paperwork hell, diligently checking documents.
Exhaustion was evident on Lia’s face.
It was because she had worked tirelessly from morning until now without a moment’s rest.
The tension persisted due to the meeting. Despite not accomplishing much during the meeting, the mental strain was significant as it was the first meeting.
Ideally, she wanted to throw everything aside and just lie down on the bed, but it wasn’t possible.
The piled-up documents on the desk were holding Lia back.
How long had she been staring at the paperwork?
A faint knock was heard. However, deeply engrossed in her work, Lia didn’t notice the sound.
After a few more knocks, someone opened the door.
It was Cassian, holding a tray in his hand.
Seeing Lia, who seemed unaware of his entrance due to her concentration, Cassian wore an expression of displeasure.
It was uncomfortable for him to witness someone of Lia’s age, in the prime of enjoying life, spending the whole day working.
Despite being the head of the family, Lia was truly dedicated.
Anything moderately troublesome could be delegated to assistants or sought for help.
Yet, it was also the endearing quality of an angel baby.
In a way, her strong sense of responsibility and diligence could be stifling.
Sometimes childlike, Lia, as the head of the family, showed a more mature side by fulfilling her duties better than anyone else.
In her demeanor, Cassian felt an inexplicable dignity.
t was like the feeling of seeing a well-raised daughter.
Maybe that’s why.
Occasionally, he felt an unexplainable longing.
Someone unknown kept coming to his mind, and every time he realized it, his heart raced.
After a moment of reflection, Cassian quietly approached her.
After placing the tray he was holding on the desk, he lifted Lia, seated her on his lap, and held her naturally.
“Khal?”
Lia, who only noticed his presence when he placed the tray on the desk, looked at him as if to say,
“What are you up to now?”
“It’s snack time.”
“I can handle snacks on my own. Besides, this seems more like a maid’s job.”
“Just to see the angel baby’s face while I’m at it.”
It wasn’t easy to see Lia’s face unless it was a time like this.
“Since you’ve put effort into it, I’ll have the snack. So, can you stop this now?”
It would be nice if he lowered her on his lap a bit while he was at it.
Despite the awkwardness, the strength from behind, holding her tightly, made it impossible to escape.
“Well, I have to believe in it.”
“There’s no reason to lie just over a snack, right?”
“But it’s not easy to understand. You seems to be eating well every meal, but why are you still so small?”
Despite eating regularly during meals, Lia’s portion was not large.
Though it increased from the beginning, it still fell far short by Cassian’s standards.
So, was he intentionally providing snacks as well?
Even now, Lia remained petite, despite the expectation that she might have grown larger.
The actual size was hard to determine.
Of course, Lia’s small stature wasn’t a problem by Cassian’s standards.
Her petite figure fitting snugly in his arms was incredibly satisfying.
Yet, seeing her much smaller than her peers stirred a sense of pity.
Observing her diligently fulfill her duties as the head of the family with that petite body, there was a worry she might collapse.
In a way, Lia was truly a mystery of the world.
Wondering how such a lovable being could exist, she simultaneously managed to accomplish a lot with her small frame.
It felt like she might break a bone or collapse with just a light push.
“Height grows slowly. It’s not like sprouting up in a few days.”
At least Lia wanted to believe that.
If she were told she’d be this small even after becoming an adult, it might be a bit hurtful.
“Is that so?”
“Yes, so let’s wait and see. You’ll probably grow a lot in a few years.”
“But I hope its doesn’t grow too much, thought.”
He wanted to continue holding her even after becoming an adult.
As if cradling his own child, he wanted to embrace and cherish her.
“That’s not something you can control…”
Lia shrugged lightly, responding with a nonchalant attitude.
“More importantly.”
Despite having brought snacks, Cassian, who watched Lia moving her hands only for paperwork without eating, picked up the snacks he prepared himself.
Considerate of Lia, he cut them into bite-sized pieces.
“I can eat with my own hands…”
“Ah.”
Pretending not to hear Lia’s words properly, Cassian just said ‘Ah’ as if urging her to open her mouth.
“Ugh, you really don’t listen.”
Cassian’s ears truly possessed an excellent function.
Human hearing may not be something you can turn on and off at will, but Cassian only heard what he wanted to hear and ignored what he didn’t want to hear.
Lia seemed to have resigned herself, opening her mouth obediently.
Then, with a highly satisfied expression, Cassian fed her the snack.
It repeated several times after that.
By that point, Lia became indifferent, calmly receiving and eating the snacks Cassian handed her, while her eyes and hands swiftly dealt with the paperwork.
‘Quite… useful.’
Being able to work while eating snacks.
Lia, now able to handle two tasks simultaneously, wore a proud expression.
In the meantime, Lia finished approving all the documents that had filled the desk.
Of course, it wasn’t all finished yet, but she decided to wrap it up for today. There was no need to overexert herself.
“Is work all done?”
“I’ll do the rest tomorrow. I just want to take a break today.”
“Well, that’s good.”
“What do you mean?”
“Isn’t this the perfect age to enjoy yourself? Since work is done, angel baby, want to play with me?”
Cassian flashed a gentle smile, as if tempting an innocent child with candy.
“I just want to rest.”
Plushy bed, warm blankets.
That’s all Lia needed at the moment.
“Rest while playing.”
With these words, Cassian stood up while still holding Lia.
“Playing can be a form of rest!”
“Sure, whatever.”
Cassian, perceiving Lia’s resistance as nothing more than a small tantrum, affectionately patted her back to soothe her.
Lia, treated like a true child, wrinkled her brows in a disgruntled expression.
With Lia in Cassian’s embrace, they headed towards a small garden within the mansion.
“New flowers have bloomed.”
Since her grandfather passed away, Lia rarely took proper walks. As a result, she was unaware of the changes in the garden.
The garden, led by Cassian, seemed like a vibrant spring day captured in time, uplifting the mood by just looking at it.
“Indeed, angel baby looks the prettiest when she smiles.”
More than when showing signs of fatigue from work.
“Since we’re out, how about a simple tea time?”
Lia, conveniently ignoring Cassian’s suggestion, spoke.
Originally planning to return to her room to rest, being in the garden seemed to alleviate her stifled feelings, providing a breath of fresh air. She decided to enjoy this time a bit longer.
“As you wish.”
Cassian simply wanted to be with Lia, and what they did didn’t matter.
The invitation to play was just an excuse to spend time with her.
With Cassian’s approval, Lia summoned a maid and requested a simple dessert to accompany the tea.
“Come to think of it, I have something for angel baby.”
“For me?”
“Yes, a gift I prepared for my angel baby. It’s a very precious item, one of a kind in the world.”
As he spoke, Cassian took out a ribbon, seemingly prepared at some point, and tied it around himself.
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