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Chapter 223 Paying Quite Close Attention
Zoe shook her head, looking confused. “I attended a fashion show a few days ago where
the signal was poor. I just got back this afternoon and sent him several messages, but he
didn’t reply. When I went to Scott Corporation to find him, the staff there said he hadn’t
been to the office for a few days. I wanted to ask you earlier, but I didn’t get a chance to.”
I smiled and said, “He went to Lorrell with my mother. Maybe the signal there is bad, so he
didn’t reply to your messages. He should be back in a couple of days.”
She nodded and uttered a light, “Oh.”
Thinking about what had happened to Liam and Emily earlier, I could not help but pull out
my phone to check. I had intended to call Sweety to confirm things, but because of
Christina’s little trouble–seeking drama, I had not found the time to do it.
As I had not seen Liam, Emily, or even Ash, I was somewhat worried.
Thankfully, two minutes later, the family of three came in together. Liam was holding
Emily’s hand. Emily’s eyes looked a bit red as if she had cried, but they both wore smiles
as they entered, looking like they had reconciled.
Seeing them like that, I let out a sigh of relief.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“What’s wrong?” Suddenly, Idris’s deep and magnetic voice sounded beside me.
I withdrew my gaze, unexpectedly meeting his slightly narrowed dark eyes. I said
instinctively, “Nothing…”
He raised an eyebrow, observing me. “You seem to be paying quite close attention to Liam
and Emily.”
“Not at all!” I blurted out quickly. Then, realizing my reaction was a bit off, I hurriedly
added, “I just think they look like a very happy family.”
My words seemed to trigger something in Idris, as a shade of melancholy unexpectedly
spread across his handsome face. He did not continue the conversation.
Seeing his expression, I guessed what he might be thinking about–it was likely about the
child we had lost. Catching a glimpse of his melancholy and self–reproach, I felt a trace of
mockery in my heart.
The best way to torment someone was not through physical abuse or insults, but by subtly
reminding them of the irreparable mistakes they had made in the past.
Watching his silent agony hurt more than inflicting physical wounds.
However, reminding him also meant reopening my own wounds.
The pain was not his alone; it was mine too!
Feeling uncomfortable, I took a deep breath and turned to chat with Zoe to distract myself.
Then, Madam Young entered, supported by Mr. Zachary. Seeing that all the younger
members had arrived, she kindly said, “Everyone must be hungry, right? Let’s ask the
kitchen to serve the dishes. We shouldn’t let the children go hungry.”
Chapter 229 Paying Quite Close Attention
Mr. Zachary nodded, and the younger family members rose to take Madam Young from Mr.
Zachary, helping her to the main seat while exchanging pleasantries.
As she did not see Christina at the table, Emily looked around anxiously and asked Zoe in
a low voice, “Zoe, have you seen Christina? Where did she go?”
Zoe shook her head, saying, “No, she left shortly after you and Yvette went out to the hall.
I don’t know where she went. Maybe she’s playing in the yard.”
Emily stood up to look for her, but I held her back and whispered, “Emily, it’s fine. She
might be in the side room changing her clothes.”
“Changing her clothes?” Emily looked puzzled. “Why would she be changing her clothes?”
I pursed my lips and briefly explained what happened at the pond in the backyard. After
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmhearing it, she sighed softly and looked at me. “Are you okay?”
I shook my head, smiling. “She might catch a cold from falling into the water, but I’m fine.
It was nothing serious.‘
She looked somewhat helpless and said, “Yvette, don’t take her actions to heart. She has
always been like this since she was young. I can’t change her ways. This incident might
teach her a lesson.”
I just smiled and did not continue the topic.
Madam Young, noticing our quiet conversation, laughed and said, “What are you ladies
chatting about? Share it with me too.”
Emily and I looked up at her and smiled. “We were talking about how Grandma is getting
healthier, and we were thinking of taking you out for a trip soon.”
“Yes, we’ve been talking about it for a while now,” Emily added with a smile. “Iddy’s resort
in Tully City must be open by now. Grandma, once you’re feeling better, we can all go
there and enjoy ourselves.”
Madam Young laughed heartily. “You two girls truly know how to read my mind. I’ve been
wanting to go on a trip too.” Then she looked at Idris, and said, “Iddy, arrange it in the
next couple of days. Let’s all go together and spend a few days there. I’ve been cooped up
in this house for too long. It’s getting suffocating.”
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