Chapter 43

Chapter 43 Chapter 43 Elysia heard the words and turned her gaze to the group sitting on the couch, immediately spotting Robert.

She walked over slowly while Scott introduced, “This is my younger daughter, Elysia.” He then turned to Elysia and added, “Elysia, this is Mr. Davis and Mrs. Davis. Say hello.”

“Hello, Mr. Davis and Mrs. Davis,” said she.

“Good.” Matthew grinned from ear to ear. “I envy you, Scott, for having such a beautiful daughter.”

Rachel only offered a faint smile, her attitude toward Elysia starkly different from the one she had shown toward Emma. If she had to pick a future daughter–in–law between the two, Emma would be her ideal choice.

Although she had been stunned by Elysia’s beauty, she couldn’t forget that Elysia grew up in a small town. Deep down, she felt that Elysia wasn’t a match for Robert.

They were a great family, so marriages for their children involved many factors. Despite her dissatisfaction with Elysia, if Elysia could bring some benefit to the Davis family, she would have to suppress her discomfort and take her in.

Elysia observed everyone in the room before finally setting her eyes on Robert. He didn’t seem too happy. She couldn’t help but curl her lips, thinking, ‘Why would I care if he was happy or not?‘

Matthew noticed Elysia’s gesture and said, “I have to be honest, Scott. We came here today for another matter. Now that the children have grown up, don’t you think it’s time to discuss their marriage?”

Scott chuckled. “I was thinking the same thing, Matthew.” He had been waiting for this day for a long time. Although the Davis family wasn’t wealthy, their roots ran deep in Sivro, and they could provide great support for the development of the Rosewood family.

However, it wasn’t his place to bring up the subject if the boy’s family hadn’t mentioned it.

Emma’s face flushed slightly when she heard them talk about marriage. She liked Justin, but Justin didn’t like her, and the Jenkins family didn’t have the influence in Sivro that the Davis family did.

Only by marrying Robert and becoming the young mistress of the Davis family could her position remain secure and unaffected when Elysia’s background was revealed.

Elysia observed Emma’s reddening face and understood. It seemed that the Davis family had come over to discuss Robert’s and Emma’s marriage. She thought, ‘Why does Robert still look so unhappy?‘

Bella said, “Robert has always been a good boy. He and Emma are childhood sweethearts. I’ve been hoping for them to be together for years.” Matthew frowned when he heard Bella’s words. He thought, ‘Does the Rosewood family really expect a foster daughter to marry into our family? How could they be so dismissive of us? Do they think just anyone could be welcomed by the Davis family?‘

He said, “You might have misunderstood it, Mrs. Rosewood. What we’re discussing today is the marriage between Ms. Elysia Rosewood and Robert.”

Bella was stunned. “Elysia?”

Matthew said, “Of course. I know you have been looking for her for a long time. Since Ms. Elysia Rosewood has returned to the Rosewood family, we are here to discuss their marriage. Do you think that the Davis family will take your foster daughter?”

Emma was left speechless, her heart sinking the moment she heard Matthew mention Elysia and Robert’s marriage.

When Matthew brought up her status as a foster daughter so bluntly, it felt like a sharp jab to her heart. She thought, ‘Is it really because I’m a foster daughter that I’m treated with such disdain?

‘It was all Elysia’s fault. Why does she have to compete with me? Not only did she take away my identity, but now she is also going after my fiancél It was only at this moment that Elysia finally understood why Robert looked so unhappy. It turned out that the person he was engaged to wasn’t Emma, but her.

She thought, ‘Am I really that annoying? Just look at Robert’s unhappy expression! Could he possibly be so conceited that he thought I had been dreaming of becoming his fiancée?‘

Elysia quickly said, “Mr. Davis, I think Emma and Robert are better suited for each other. They’ve been childhood sweethearts.

As for me, I grew up in a small town, and I’m a wild girl. The Davis family isn’t the right fit for me.”

12:02 PM Chapter 43 Her words left everyone Robert stared at her, unable to believe that those words had come from her. He thought, ‘She said she didn’t want to marry me!

Who did she think she was to turn me down?‘

Emma’s face darkened as well. She had no idea why Elysia was saying this.

“You’re overthinking, Ms. Elysia Rosewood.” Matthew said with a smile, “In my opinion, you’re graceful and well–mannered–

exactly the kind of daughter–in–law I would dream of.” He then looked at Scott and added, “What do you think?”

Scott, finally snapping out of his daze, realized that the Davis family had come for Elysia. He hesitated for a moment and said, “Matthew’s right. After all, kids have to listen to their parents. You can’t possibly object, can you?”

Elysia frowned. “You’re so conservative. It’s the 21st century and it’s all about free will these days. If you try to force a fiancé on me, I won’t accept it.”

Robert frowned as well. He thought, ‘Is she despising me?‘

“Stop talking bullshit, Elysia!” Scott glared at her with fury in his eyes. If she ruined the marriage arrangement between the Davis and Rosewood families, he wouldn’t forgive her easily.

Emma, seeing the situation, couldn’t help but feel a little pleased because if Elysia angered the Davis family, she might be able to become the new choice to marry Robert.

Rachel was mad too. She had never liked Elysia, and now seeing her act like this made her dislike her even more.

However, since Matthew hadn’t said anything, she kept quiet. Even if she was furious, she had to hold her tongue.

Bella’s expression darkened even further. She thought, ‘Elysia stole Emma’s fiancé, and now she is being picky, humiliating us in front of the Davis family. Does she really think anyone besides the Davis family would want her?‘

“How can you speak like that, Elysia?” Bella scolded in a sharp tone. Then, she turned to Rachel, adding an explanation, “She’s just a kid. Please don’t take offense.”

Rachel frowned deeply upon hearing that. She thought, ‘Is this how Elysia usually behaves? If that’s the case, the Davis family wouldn’t be able to tolerate such a daughter–in–law.’

Matthew, silently reflecting on the situation, couldn’t help but wonder if he had overestimated Elysia.

“Matthew, what do you think about this marriage?” Scott asked.

Matthew raised his eyes to meet Scott’s gaze and coughed lightly. “Since Elysia doesn’t want it, we as parents should reconsider.”

Rachel, following her husband’s lead, chimed in, “Exactly. Marriage is a serious matter, not something to be rushed. We should take more time to think it over.”

Scott’s face darkened further, but seeing that the decision had already been made so clearly, he could only nod in agreement.

Robert had never imagined that this engagement could change because of Elysia’s resistance. He still couldn’t quite believe it–

something he had fought so hard to avoid had failed simply because of her. He was uncertain whether he should feel relieved or disappointed.