The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 1173

Brittany remained tight-lipped throughout the evening.

At dinner, the queen noticed Twila's lack of appetite and said with a hint of concern, "Twila, what's the matter, dear?"

"I miss my mom." Ever since Twila could remember, it had always been just her and Hestia against the world. Now, suddenly being away from Hestia, she felt out of place. "My mom's all alone at home, and I'm really worried about her," Twila said, gripping the queen's hand. "Grandma, can you please send me back? I miss my mom."

The queen was very fond of Twila and panicked at the thought of her leaving. "No, my dear, what would I do without you?"

Twila's eyes brimmed with tears, making her cheeks flush red.

The queen seemed to have an idea then, "How about I bring your mom here instead?"

Twila's eyes lit up with hope. "Really?"

Just then, Eltham slammed his cutlery down hard on the table. "Mother, you know as well as I do the consequences of having Hestia, an unmarried woman, stay in the royal residence. What will people say?"

The queen had her motives, both to spite Eltham and to use Hestia to drive a wedge between Brittany and Eltham. "I've tolerated all your antics, Eltham. Why can't I foster a relationship with my granddaughter?"

a paternity test, it turned out to be his child! Their closest moment had been holding hands; how could they have a child together? Yet, the queen, knowing about

to the queen's hand. "Grandma, does Dad not like me?" She couldn't understand Eltham's coldness, her father, who

the queen's heart,

couldn't help but feel

the queen's suggestion to bring Hestia over, Brittany had no objections. In fact, she was eager for their family to reunite, hoping

to eat, Twila retreated to her room,

queen was furious with Eltham. "Eltham, that's your

turned to

bite of his

Hestia and

my eyes, she's

Hestia and the surprise of a new daughter weren't enough to

right, mother. It's a beautiful

smiled, satisfied with Brittany's

royal residence, Eltham confided in

Before Twila's arrival.