Chapter 225 Elizabeth jolted upright from Elijah’s lap, and the next moment, she was startled by the icy weight of Billie’s disapproving stare.

Alright then.

She had been too slow.

Again.

Billie’s gaze sliced through her, an unspoken judgment hanging in the air.

Elizabeth shrank back instinctively, dropping her eyes to the floor, willing herself to vanish.

Nearby, Billie’s friend, with a smug smile, broke the tension.

“Billie, your daughter-in-law is so delicate, she can’t even stand for a moment,” the woman said, her tone dripping with feigned concern.

“Unlike my youngest daughter, who’s been strong since childhood and handles all the chores at home.”

Elizabeth stiffened.

trying to sell her

a flicker

the spotlight

to blend

lips curved slightly, her tone

about Zaria? She’s always been a

didn’t she

chest swelled

in France right now, attending

Quite prestigious, you know.”

her voice warm

bring her by

to taste

cuisine.” The casual remark sent an unmistakable undercurrent through the room, as if Billie had drawn up a

until now, adjusted his sleeve and rose

tone was calm,

to consider my preferences when choosing chefs or

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