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.

it your fault that Einma has become

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 compromising situation?”

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

anxious? I haven’t even admitted to doing those things,

assume I don’t have a temper. After all, she

do you mean?” Bella

“What do you

to hit me? Don’t forget who your real

daughter Bella, in a

actually said such a thing. No matter what, the second miss was still her biological daughter. Emma looked at the two

Even if Bella truly considered me daughter, what difference would it make! She

my

her, but hearing those words spoken aloud still caused a sharp pain in her heart. She mocked

she looked at Bella, her

her tone playful, saying, “Do you think I’d rather have you

to believe what Elysia had

before, if it’s just going to be this torturous for both of us, I could just go back to Silverstream. It’s just that Dad refused this suggestion, Ely

slightly as she looked at Bella, saying, “Mom, do you think I should propose this to

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Elysia was to Scott. The last time she suggested leaving the family, Scott’s

considered leaving again, how would I explain myself to

I couldn’t account for my actions, how could Emma ever

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