His Secret Spoiled Wife (Lily and Alexander) novel Chapter 453

Wilfred sighed. "What are you talking about? Who told you I have insomnia? Don't listen to the nonsense Justin says!"

Lily knew it was true the more Wilfred tried to deny it. After being the family’s backbone for so long, there was no way he would admit that age was catching up to him and that he was getting frail and sick.

However, Lily knew Wilfred's pridefulness and did not try to call him out. Instead, she agreed, "I know you choose not to sleep, but didn't you always tell us the importance of resting for kickboxers like us? You said that we'd have to recharge our energy. Yet, you're not doing it yourself."

Wilfred laughed after hearing what she said, and this surprised Lily. It was rare to see a severe man like him laughing. A few seconds later, he sighed again. "You still remember what I said?"

"Of course I do!" How could she forget? After so many years of teaching, it had already instilled itself in her. She could remember everything even with her eyes closed.

"Then you must still remember how I punished you. Am I right?" Wilfred continued.

Lily stayed silent. There was no way she would forget it. It was because of how harsh his punishments were that made her want to run away from this house.

At this time, the only thought in Lily’s mind was how terrible it was to live with the Lodge family. Little did she know that the outside world was more sinister. In contrast, those days she spent honing her body and willpower were much more manageable than when she left the house.

Seeing that she did not speak, Wilfred patted the back of her hand lightly. "I admit, I was a little too strict with you when you were younger. But even now, I don't regret it. I'm just pleased that you're back."

It was not easy for him to say these things. Although Lily had never expected an apology, the residual resentment in her heart disappeared without a trace after hearing that.