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“Miss, what’s the matter?” Her servant from the Tanners rushed over.
Upon seeing how awful Nelly’s expression was, the servant could guess it and draped the coat over
her, consoling her softly, “Miss, don’t worry. As long as Elder Mr. Hamerton doesn’t allow it, Mr. Zephyr
won’t dare bring that woman back…”
“And what am I?!”
“Miss, that woman doesn’t seem to have any background. Why don’t we get someone to investigate
her?”
Nelly recalled Zephyr’s aggressive look just now and hesitated.
“Miss, Mr. Zephyr just said that you aren’t allowed to approach that woman. He didn’t say that you
aren’t allowed to investigate her!”
Nelly squinted. That was right. She could only find out Cordelia’s weakness when she knew her enemy.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtOnly then would she know what to do!
Back in Jangasas…
Cordelia was busy in the kitchen after bringing her mother home.
Carter had cleaning and unpacking duty, and he swiftly got the bedroom ready. It was just that when he
saw the box sitting in the corner, his curiosity was piqued again.
The box felt forbidden since they were kids. Even when his mother was the sickest, she would remind
them repeatedly to watch the box. What was inside, though?
Carter was deep in thought when Cordelia came in asking with a smile, “All done?”
“Mm, done!”
“Dinner’s ready too. Come on!”
Carter complied and helped Xyla to the dining table.
Xyla scanned the surrounding area and felt foreign about the house.
“Mom, you didn’t know that we’ve moved, right?” Carter said happily, “Yelena came to pick on us and
insisted on chasing us out. Bro-in-law’s the one who helped us!”
“Brother-in-law?” Xyla blinked and looked at Cordelia stiffly. “You… You got married?”
Cordelia smiled and placed dinner in front of her mother.
“Yes, mom! Bro-in-law’s great! He listens to Cordelia and is super nice to me!”
Xyla looked rather sullen. Her daughter had gotten married, but as her mother, she could not prepare
anything for her or advise her on the ways of husband and wife like a regular mom.
She had never once fulfilled her duty as a mother while Cordelia was growing up. When she fell terribly
ill, she had to trouble her daughter to take care of her. She was herself now—but how long could it
last?
Xyla’s eyes were wet. A drop of tear slid off the corner of her eye.
“Mom!” Cordelia dropped her cutlery immediately. “What’s wrong?”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“I’m fine…” Xyla forced a smile and held her hand tightly. “Cordelia, mommy’s a failure. You getting
married is so significant, but I can’t even…”
“Mom, don’t say that!” Cordelia hugged her. “God is good to me. I’m happy that I married Marcus!”
“His name’s Marcus?”
Cordelia nodded with a smile.
Her gaze was clear, and her smile was still innocent and pure. She was the prettiest in her mother’s
mind.
‘It seems like Cordelia is right,’ thought Xyla. She had gotten married to the right person and would stay
happy forever.
Xyla composed herself and pulled Cordelia to the bedroom by her hand.
“Mom, you’re done with the meal?”
“Close the door,” Xyla said softly. “Don’t let Carter come in. I have something to tell you in private.”
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