Chapter 761:

“Thank you, Aunt Elyse.”

As Elyse reached to give one to Daniela, Cedric stepped in to intercept.

“Daniela’s reducing her sugar intake, so she’ll have to pass on these.” He doubted the street-bought pastries were suitable for Daniela.

With Elyse watching, Cedric discarded the pastries into the bin.

Elyse’s smile wavered, her composed exterior almost breaking. Silenced by Daniela’s lack of response, Elyse could only comment bitterly, “Daniela, your husband really does assert himself. I’m your aunt, and he feels the need to screen what I bring?”

Daniela responded with a laugh.

“You know, I actually enjoy this side of him.”

After pausing for a moment, Elyse pulled up a chair and sat down opposite Daniela.

“You remind me of your mother, always standing by your family. That’s what I admire about you. There’s something on my mind I’ve hesitated to mention. Should I bring it up, or keep it to myself?”

Daniela offered a gentle smile.

you’re unsure,

reaction wasn’t what she had anticipated. How was she to request favors if she

realized she might need to prepare for her own retirement, particularly if she couldn’t depend on Natalie or

content live at

say it,” Elyse

agreed to cover my retirement. Now

Daniela a meaningful

and responded, “Are you suggesting I should take over

Elyse forced a smile.

it, but your mother was adamant. Now that she’s

business is thriving, and surely

me, aren’t you? After all, you’re such a devoted niece, and it’s hardly a

Elyse’s calculating

mother

purse, pulled out an old mobile phone, and shoved it across the table, eager to play a

recorded

Daniela’s smile was subdued.

recording?” The

Sitting back, Elyse beamed.

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