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.

‘How could Mom make it sound so simple? She barely knows Zinnia, yet she’s

of concern for

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

guy, leaving her struggling to breathe. She came here to have

kept

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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

again.

a decade in a small town with no parents to care for

wouldn’t be

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 or

came with the intention of taking

today, but once she found out, only one thought came to her mind-Betty was

and couldn’t stay in the family. That girl was far from simple.

was getting older and couldn’t protect Zinnia forever. It was time for her to make plans for Zinnia’s future. She thought if the Shaw family proved unreliable,

couldn’t make a decision, it would only show that, deep down, she still favored

went back to the Shaw residence, she

heartfelt. Zinnia might not talk much, but

little things she did.

give him a massage. She even taught

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

had kept all this

they were the ones taking care of Zinnia, but in truth, Zinnia never caused them any trouble. She was so considerate as if afraid

her something, she would always return

Shaw family doesn’t appreciate her. All they see is her quiet demeanor, mistaking it for a lack of charm or the ability to

bags, or jewelry, Besides, Zinnia isn’t naturally quiet; she’d been hurt so deeply that she didn’t even want to

is soft-spoken and adorable. I always wish I could

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