Chapter 72

Emma had lost her senses. She was entirely unaware of what she was saying. All she wanted was to defend herself desperately–none of this was her fault. It was because Mary had reached out to touch her.

she thought. Otherwise, why would I have pushed hi It is Mary who brings this upon herself. Ever since being cast out and weathering an online storm, she had become extremely sensitive to everything

She feared being looked down

and distrusted. She had already lost so much, and she didn’t know what else she had left.

Upon hearing Enuna’s words, Mary felt as if she had been doused with a bucket of cold water. Her once warm heart instantly turned chillingly cold.

It seemed

She had been trying to show concern for Emma, yet not only did Emma fail to appreciate it, but she also despised her for being a maid. she had meddled where she shouldn’t have.

She should have been like the other heartless maids, kicking her when she was down instead of caring for her

Bella’s expression had been far from pleasant ever since Emma was expelled from the family home. She thought, If I couldn’t protect my daughter in front of Scott, could I not even stand up for her against a maid?

Without regard for who was right or wrong, Bella grabbed Mary’s collar, ready to teach her a lesson, when a clear yet teasing voice came from the doorway, saying. “Mom always does things the same way, so predictable…”

Elysia leaned against the door frame, turting disapprovingly, her face full of disdain. Bella released Mary’s collar and looked at Elysia, reproaching. “What are you doing here?”

“What kind of question is that? This is my home. I come and go as I please,” she said, striding further into the room, her arms folded across her chest as she surveyed the people inside, finally resting her gaze on Emma.

“Besides, shouldn’t I see my sister off? Ahhough she’s just an adopted daughter and will have no more lies to our family, we were once acquainted. It’s only right to say goodbye, isn’t it?” Elysia said.

pretending to care. Isn’t it your fault that Einma has become like

let out a soft laugh and said, “Mom, you’re being naive. I don’t have that kind of power. If she hadn’t done those things, would she have given others a chance to catch her in a

hand, ready to slap Elysia, but as soon as her hand went

Bella with a playful expression and said. “Mom, are you getting anxious? I haven’t even admitted to

I don’t have a temper. After all, she brought this upon herself. No

you mean?” Bella

“What do you

to hit me? Don’t forget who your real daughter is!” Elysia said.

my daughter Bella, in a fit of

aback. The mistress of the house had actually said such a thing. No matter what, the second miss was still her biological daughter. Emma looked at the two in front of her,

to be proud of? Even if Bella truly considered me daughter, what difference would it make! She was still powerless

is my

love her, but hearing those words spoken aloud still caused a sharp pain in her heart. She mocked herself, “Why still so weak! They didn’t want me anymore.

Bella, her

her tone playful, saying, “Do you think I’d rather have you as a mother?”

step back, unable to believe what Elysia had said. She stared blankly at Elysia.

this torturous for both of us, I could just go back to Silverstream. It’s

she looked at Bella, saying, “Mom, do you think I

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too aware of how important Elysia was

this time, because of me, Elysia considered leaving again, how would I explain myself to

my actions, how could Emma ever return to the Rosewood

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