Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1266

After Leona left, Emma turned to face Peyton.

"Mom, what got into you today? How come you suddenly stood up for yourself?"

Peyton's cheeks turned crimson, her lips quivering a bit, still a little shaken by her own boldness. The fear of Leona's revenge loomed over her, given Leona's wealth. Money meant power, unlike them, who came from the boondocks.

"Emma, I just couldn't stand her always putting you down. You were right the other day; we work hard and earn honest money. We don't have to feel inferior to her."

Even though she said that, Emma noticed Peyton's fingers trembling slightly as she held her fork. She was still probably a bit scared from standing up to Leona.

Peyton was like countless mothers around the world, having spent their lives in rural seclusion, never exposed to the broader world. They held onto outdated beliefs, but when they saw their children being bullied, they found the courage to stand up. Emma's eyes welled up. Seeing this change in Peyton was incredibly rare. In Peyton's mind, being poor meant deserving to be bullied, so when Leona first strutted around, Peyton only felt shame. But now, she had begun to learn to resist, even if faintly. Emma took a deep breath and held Peyton's hand.

by laws. Leona wouldn't dare do anything to us. If something

nodded, the thought of police officers in uniform

right. We can always call the cops like

after arriving in Beaconsfield, getting exposed to

Perhaps, growing up meant

such parents. They

her life miserable. They, too, fought their own battles with negativity, bearing the weight of life, and had thought about changing their situation, but her father couldn't change their family's circumstances.

usually stayed outside, without any entertainment, just anxious for Emma's session to end. Since Emma streamed from her bedroom, showing half her bed, Peyton dared not sleep on it, fearing she might dirty it or her sleeping posture might accidentally appear

Leona's fans, making snarky comments. Leona, also streaming, noticed Emma and snickered. Smiling sweetly at her camera, she asked, "Hey, fans, would you like to see me

up with eager affirmations. A glint of mischief in her eyes, Leona chose to co-stream with Emma. Upon connecting, she