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. ‘Why can’t I be that

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

say sweet things to

hit Maelis like a punch to the guy, leaving her struggling to breathe. She

know why Sofia kept forcing her

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I have spoiled you too much, and the Shaw kids never made you worry. You’ve never been through any hardships,

again.

town with no parents to care for her. And now

spent even a tenth of the time you gave Betty caring for Zinnia, I wouldn’t be this disappointed. Since

give her, and we can provide that. If you want those posts off the online forum, you’d better give me an answer quickly. Who’s it going to be-Zinnia

came with the intention of taking down the posts on the

once she found out, only

couldn’t stay in the family. That girl was

to make plans for Zinnia’s future. She thought if the Shaw

It was a test. If Maelis couldn’t make a decision, it would only show that, deep down, she still favored

to the Shaw residence, she would be the only

for Zinnia was heartfelt. Zinnia might not talk much, but her kindness and thoughtfulness were evident in

little things she did.

give him a massage. She even taught Raymond those techniques so he could do it for Henry

Sofia liked tea and personally picked out the best kinds for her. She even tailored a healthy meal plan just for her. When she noticed Jackson wasn’t sleeping well, she gave him a sleep aid the very next

kept all

of Zinnia, but in truth, Zinnia never caused them any trouble. She was so considerate as if afraid of being a burden,

gave her something, she would always return the gesture with a thoughtful gift the next

Shaw family doesn’t appreciate her. All they see is

knows how to sweet talk her way into getting what she wants, but it’s always money, bags, or jewelry, Besides, Zinnia isn’t naturally quiet; she’d been hurt so deeply that she didn’t even want to

and adorable. I always wish I could spend more time

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that they couldn’t see it. They had given all their patience to Betty and had none left