Chapter 93

Margaret said that Edric would send them home, but it was John who drove them back instead. Lily and Deborah sat at the back while Edric was in the passenger seat. Although there were four of them in the car, the atmosphere was unusually depressing. Not one word

was spoken on the way.

John glanced at Edric in confusion. Why did he feel that Edric was in a bad mood? What happened?

When they arrived at the Cook family, Edric did not get out of the car. Lily, too, did not cling to him as usual. Instead, she bid goodbye to him sensibly and left.

As Edric's car vanished from their visions, Lily exhaled and asked, "Mom, do you think Margaret believed what you told her?"

"Even if she doesn't, I'll make her believe it!" Deborah huffed. She felt her face growing stiff from all the forced smiles she had to put on just for the sake of explaining things to Margaret earlier in the day. Thinking that all this happened because of Irene, she cursed in a low voice, "D*mn that little b*tch! She came back right at this time on purpose. D*mn it!" "Yeah, I was so nervous today. I thought she would make a scene, but unexpectedly, she did nothing," Lily agreed.

"By the way, how's it going with Edric?" Deborah asked.

"He trusts my words. Seems like there'll be no problems for the time being," Lily answered.

"You're right. Edric has always thought that you're innocent. Besides, he's been feeling guilty towards you that you're not able to give birth. He probably won't suspect you. But you have to be careful in the future," Deborah reminded Lily.

She continued, "Everything is good about Edric, but he's just too respectful to Margaret. If Irene had made the effort to please Margaret back then, she wouldn't have ended up in such a pathetic state. You must remember that no matter what happens, don't provoke Margaret. As long as Margaret's happy, the same will be for Edric."

Lily nodded. Thinking of how Margaret had threatened Edric to divorce Irene with her life, Lily made up her mind that she must coax Margaret well and must never slack off in flattering the latter.

Deborah and Lily stood at the door for a while. Only then they opened the door and entered the house. Irene had already woken up from her nap and was having her meal in the dining room. Maisy and Steven sat on the side and looked at her.

After having a shower and some sleep, Irene looked much refreshed. She was not as lethargic as she was at noon this day. Maisy made spaghetti for dinner before Irene ate it with relish. "Maisy, it's been a long time since I last had your spaghetti. It still tastes as good!" Maisy looked at Irene lovingly. "From now on, I'll make you whatever you like every day!"

"Thank you!" Irene gave Maisy a sweet smile and continued to tuck in the spaghetti.

Steven heard the noise and turned around. When he saw Deborah and Lily, he spoke blandly, "You're back."

Deborah walked over with a beam on her face and asked, "Steven, why do you let Irene eat spaghetti? We should bring her out to a restaurant."

trouble us, so she asked Maisy to make some spaghetti

tomorrow to welcome

up the remaining spaghetti and put down the cutlery. She got up from the table and spoke, "I'm full now. I'll be heading upstairs. Maisy, please help me settle the dishes!" Irene had ignored

satisfied with Deborah's behavior. When he saw Irene went upstairs, he gestured at Deborah to go to the study. After closing the door, he asked, "Margaret didn't say anything, did she?" "No, she's just very surprised about Irene. I told her that Irene was taken away by Thomas when she was a child. We never heard

too. When I saw how aggressive she was

Lily's different. She has to treat Lily well out of respect

the fact Irene had decided to move back home. He told Deborah, "Now that Irene's back, you must remember to be nice to her. Humans are emotional beings. If you treat her well, she'll certainly change her mind towards you." "I know.

no longer sounded as harsh as

the living room for a long time.

down, asking,

sleep when such a big thing happened? I'm waiting for you to

anything to be discussed?"

you surprised?" Margaret was very dissatisfied with Edric's composure. "I've seen so many things in my life, but never have I come across something so outrageous. Irene and Lily are actually siblings, but why don't they look alike at all?" "Even biological twins won't look

was so cruel. No matter how much he hated Steven, he shouldn't have dragged Irene down with him! If Irene had grown up with Steven, she would definitely be more charming and

if you knew that she was Steven's daughter, you would surely not treat her like how you did. Am I right?" Edric's voice was as calm as a millpond, but the irony in his

had you divorce her because she couldn't give

of environment when she was with us, it's normal that she couldn't get pregnant." Edric let out

be careful with the Cooks from now on. Since Irene has reunited with Steven, she might very likely pull tricks

on you?" He scoffed. "Then

didn't I do it

was for your

intentions this time. She'll definitely find a way to go against

also regarded Irene rather dearly too. It could clearly be seen from the drastic change in his attitude towards Margaret earlier in the day. Didn't Deborah say that it was Irene who interfered in

waited for Edric to come back to discuss how to remedy the situation. However, she did not expect to be met with his indifference and lack of alertness, as if it was none of

it? Irene is dead weight. With her in your way, Steven would give you

bankrupt if I don't have

assured looking at you fighting alone. That's why I have to find someone who'll help you in the business to marry you.

no need for

it's you who want to break it off. I'm not going

Edric, Margaret flounced herself down

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