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, perhaps it’s best

wasn’t what she had anticipated.

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

content live at

say it,” Elyse said without

she agreed to

paused, giving Daniela a

I should take over the support for your

Elyse forced a smile.

adamant. Now that she’s no longer here, I believe we should

and surely the support

going to give it to me, aren’t you? After all, you’re

examined Elyse’s

my mother

out an old mobile phone, and shoved it across the table, eager to

I recorded

Daniela’s smile was subdued.

The phone

Sitting back, Elyse beamed.

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