Chapter 1244

Delia shook her head, then quickly nodded under her mother's sharp gaze.

"Yes... I shouldn't have called Nyla's child a bastard," she muttered.

Emerald's expression didn't soften. If anything, she looked like she wanted to slap her again.

Delia shifted uncomfortably. "Mom... was I wrong?"

Watching her daughter's clueless, hesitant expression, Emerald felt an

overwhelming sense of regret. She had spoiled Delia too much-never taught her

to be calculating. And now, she had grown this stupid.

"I'm not mad at you for what you said," Emerald said coldly. "I'm mad because you made a scene and embarrassed yourself in front of the servants."

If word of this got out, Mary would have a field day mocking them in front of Edward.

Before Mary entered the picture, Edward had grown distant from Emerald, but at least he hadn't actively resented her and the children.

Ever since Mary became his mistress, she had constantly instigated, poisoning him against them. Now, Edward couldn't stand the sight of her or their kids, nitpicking at everything they did.

the thought of it filled Emerald with

Delia was a fool.

won't do it again," Delia

Nyla. I'm saying you need to do it properly. If you're going to make a move, don't leave any loose

only a little. She didn't dare voice it, however, and quickly nodded. "I

do something stupid again. She sighed but couldn't bring herself to scold her anymore. "Go sit

while Emerald retrieved the first-aid

cleaned up

reachounds, Delia suddenly

1.n

hugged her around the waist,

for disappointing you again..."

"Alright, alright.

the dramatics. Go back now. I have work to

I am, I'll always

enough. I really have work

pouted. "Fine. Will you have lunch

I have errands to run.

mood visibly

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