Chapter 421: Lily, Come Here_1

He must have been there to pick up his child like everyone else, but he looked unfamiliar.

However, just by standing quietly, he emanated an aloof air of authority that made people reluctant to approach him too closely.

Despite his casual conversation with the middle-aged woman beside him, people around couldn't help but wonder who this man was, which child's parent he was, and why they had never seen him before.

Curious glances were cast from the parents nearby, trying to gauge who he might be.

Before long, the children began emerging from the school building, lining up neatly as they walked toward the kindergarten gates. Upon spotting their parents, they waved goodbye to their teachers.

Abigail Trent, wearing a cute little backpack, stepped through the gates and quickly spotted Dorothy Charlotte, her usual pick-up person, among the crowd. Beaming brightly, she dashed towards her.