Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

Chapter 273

Chapter 273

“Mom, I know you’ll take good care of Zinnia. What I said before was just angry words in the heat of the moment,” said

Maelis.

Maelis knew Sofia had always been deeply caring toward children. Therefore, knowing Zinnia was staying at the Lynn residence eased her worries, though she still missed her terribly.

Not having Zinnia at home meant she couldn’t see her every day, but the idea of sending Betty away was something

Donald would never agree to.

“Do you even realize how much harm your angry words can cause to a child?” Sofia’s disappointment was evident.

Zinnia stood quietly, listening to their conversation. She didn’t say a word even as Sofia defended her fiercely. Deep down,

she knew the Shaw family would never give up on Betty.

“Grandma, don’t worry about me. I like living with you,” Zinnia said softly, gently placing her hand on Sofia’s.

She didn’t want Sofia to strain her relationship with Maelis because of her. After all, Zinnia wouldn’t stay forever, and it

wasn’t worth causing trouble between them.

“Zinnia, don’t worry. As long as I’m alive, I won’t let anyone bully you, not even a little,” Sofia reassured her, holding her hand gently.

“Since you can’t make a decision and won’t accept mine, then leave. Don’t come back unless it’s something important,”

Sofia said coldly as she glared at Maelis and Timothy.

What she meant was that, except for holidays, they were no longer welcome here. She had made her disappointment with

them very clear.

“Mom, please don’t make this harder for me. If it were you, what decision would you make?” Maelis’ eyes reddened as she looked up at Sofia, whose expression had darkened.

“I’d stand with Zinnia without a second thought,” Sófia said firmly. She had always been a decisive woman, and that

hadn’t changed one bit.

sank. She thought, ‘How could Mom make it sound so simple? She barely knows Zinnia, yet she’s more certain than I am.

Zinnia, who was sitting close to Sofia, Zinnia’s eyes were full of concern for Sofia, but when it came to her, she barely spared her a

cling to her, act spoiled, and say sweet things to make her smile. She was the

struggling to breathe. She came here to have a heartfelt conversation with Zinnia, yet it didn’t end

didn’t know why Sofia kept forcing her to

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“Maelis, your dad and I have spoiled you too much, and the Shaw kids never made you worry. You’ve never been through any hardships, which is why you’re so indecisive. I feel sorry about that, but I won’t let you

again.

small town with no parents to care for

you gave Betty caring for Zinnia, I wouldn’t be this disappointed.

provide that. If you want those posts off the online forum, you’d better give me an answer quickly.

hesitation. She knew Maelis came with the intention

of the posts until today, but once she found out, only one thought came

couldn’t stay in the family.

to make plans for Zinnia’s future. She thought if the Shaw family proved unreliable, the Lynn

now weren’t just a statement. It was a test. If Maelis couldn’t make a decision, it would only show that, deep down, she

Shaw residence, she would be the only one

love for Zinnia was heartfelt. Zinnia might not talk much, but her

little things she did.

had headaches, so she always found time to give him a massage. She even taught Raymond

plan

kept all this

were the ones taking care of Zinnia, but in truth, Zinnia never caused them any trouble. She was so considerate as if afraid of being a burden, and she never asked

she would always return the gesture with a thoughtful gift the

doesn’t appreciate her. All they see is her quiet demeanor, mistaking

she wants, but it’s always money, bags, or jewelry, Besides, Zinnia isn’t naturally quiet; she’d been

the Lynn brothers, she is soft-spoken and adorable. I

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truly lovable. It wasn’t her fault that they couldn’t see it. They had given all their patience to