Chapter 72

Chapter 72 Emma had lost her senses. She was entirely unaware of what she was saying. All she wanted was to defend herself desperately–none of this was her fault. It was because Mary had reached out to touch her.

she thought. Otherwise, why would I have pushed hi It is Mary who brings this upon herself. Ever since being cast out and weathering an online storm, she had become extremely sensitive to everything She feared being looked down and distrusted. She had already lost so much, and she didn’t know what else she had left.

Upon hearing Enuna’s words, Mary felt as if she had been doused with a bucket of cold water. Her once warm heart instantly turned chillingly cold.

It seemed She had been trying to show concern for Emma, yet not only did Emma fail to appreciate it, but she also despised her for being a maid. she had meddled where she shouldn’t have.

She should have been like the other heartless maids, kicking her when she was down instead of caring for her Bella’s expression had been far from pleasant ever since Emma was expelled from the family home. She thought, If I couldn’t protect my daughter in front of Scott, could I not even stand up for her against a maid?

Without regard for who was right or wrong, Bella grabbed Mary’s collar, ready to teach her a lesson, when a clear yet teasing voice came from the doorway, saying. “Mom always does things the same way, so predictable...”

Elysia leaned against the door frame, turting disapprovingly, her face full of disdain. Bella released Mary’s collar and looked at Elysia, reproaching. “What are you doing here?”

“What kind of question is that? This is my home. I come and go as I please,” she said, striding further into the room, her arms folded across her chest as she surveyed the people inside, finally resting her gaze on Emma.

“Besides, shouldn’t I see my sister off? Ahhough she’s just an adopted daughter and will have no more lies to our family, we were once acquainted. It’s only right to say goodbye, isn’t it?” Elysia said.

Stop pretending to care. Isn’t it your fault that Einma has become like this?” Bella said.

Hearing this, Elysis let out a soft laugh and said, “Mom, you’re being naive. I don’t have that kind of power. If she hadn’t done those things, would she have given others a chance to catch her in a compromising situation?”

“You!” Bella raised her hand, ready to slap Elysia, but as soon as her hand went up, Elysia grabbed it.

She looked at Bella with a playful expression and said. “Mom, are you getting anxious? I haven’t even admitted to doing those things, and you’re already ready to hit me?”

With that, she released Bella’s hand, her eyes turning colder as she continued, “Don’t assume I don’t have a temper. After all, she brought this upon herself. No one else is to blame!”

“What do you mean?” Bella asked.

“What do you think? Are you planning to hit me? Don’t forget who your real daughter is!” Elysia said.

“Te rather not have you as my daughter Bella, in a fit of rage, blurted out these words.

Everyone present was taken aback. The mistress of the house had actually said such a thing. No matter what, the second miss was still her biological daughter. Emma looked at the two in front of her, unsure of how to react, She thought, Triumph! I had already been cast out of the Rosewood residence. What is there to be proud of? Even if Bella truly considered me daughter, what difference would it make! She was still powerless to stop me from being expelled.”

hy is my heart Elysia knew fella didn’t love her, but hearing those words spoken aloud still caused a sharp pain in her heart. She mocked herself, “Why still so weak! They didn’t want me anymore. Why does it still hurt so much?

Then she looked at Bella, her eyes cold and nd her tone playful, saying, “Do you think I’d rather have you as a mother?”

Hearing this, Bella took a sharp step back, unable to believe what Elysia had said. She stared blankly at Elysia.

“I’ve said before, if it’s just going to be this torturous for both of us, I could just go back to Silverstream. It’s just that Dad refused this suggestion, Ely land Elysia’s lips curled slightly as she looked at Bella, saying, “Mom, do you think I should propose this to Dad again?”

1/2 12:06 PM Chapter 72 Upon hearing this, Bella immediately objected, “No way!” She was all too aware of how important Elysia was to Scott. The last time she suggested leaving the family, Scott’s reaction had been so intense.

Bella thought. If this time, because of me, Elysia considered leaving again, how would I explain myself to Scott?”

If I couldn’t account for my actions, how could Emma ever return to the Rosewood residence? she wondered.

Emma, however, couldn’t comprehend Bella’s actions. She had thought that since Elysia had made such a demand, Bella could easily use it as a pretext to drive Elysia out of the family home. But she hadn’t expected Bella to refuse.

Emma thought. Does that mean everything she had said is a lie? In reality, their blood ties were stronger than anything, and she was just an outsider, an adopted daughter with no blood relation.

Elysia was not as naive as Emma. From the moment she spoke those words, she had anticipated Bella’s refusal. Nevertheless, she didn’t mind playing along with the mother and daughter.

Thinking this, she bent down slightly, her face full of mockery as she looked at Emma and whispered softly, “See clearly now?

You’re the superfluous one.”

Emma bit her lips so hard that they bled, her already chapped lips now seeping with blood, which, combined with her disheveled appearance, was somewhat eerie. Her point was made. Elysia’s lips curled into a satisfied smile as she straightened up.

Then she looked at Mary, who was still sitting on the ground, and sneered, “What are you waiting for, expecting me to help you up?”

“No, no need, Miss Elysia, I can get up by myself,” Mary said as she climbed to her feet.

Once Mary was standing, Elysia’s gaze shifted to Bella and said, “If I’m not mistaken, Mom was about to teach her a lesson?”

Bella remained silent. Mary frowned in confusion. She thought, “What did Miss Elysia mean by that? Did she intend to stand up for the mistress and the eldest misse? Before she could figure it out, Elysia spoke indifferently, “Mary has served the Rosewood family for so many years. Even if she hasn’t made great contributions, she has certainly put in a lot of effort”

“It’s disheartening for Mom to scold her without considering the rights and wrongs,” Elysia said. Hearing this, Mary looked up at Elysia, surprised. She never expected that Miss Elysia would not only refrain from scolding her but also speak up in her defense.

It was too incredible.

The girl she used to look down upon was now the only one standing up for her. She thought, “What had I done to deserve such protection from Miss Elysia.

Bella’s brows furrowed as she said irritably, “I am the lady of the Rosewood residence. What? Do I need a reason to discipline a maid?”

Elysia hummed lightly, “I really wonder, if the high–society ladies in Sivro knew how unreasonable Mom could be, what would they think?”

Upon hearing this, Bella made a move to slap Elysia again. Seeing this, Mary quickly stepped in front of her. The slap that was meant for Elysia landed squarely on Mary’s face instead.

“Madam, please calm down. This is all my fault and has nothing to do with Miss Elysia,” Mary said.