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Chapter 1216
Kya slowly crawled onto Emily’s lap, hugging her neck tightly. With a hint of worry in her voice, she asked, “Mum, is
grandma being mean to you?”
Emily held her tightly. It’s okay. Mum’s not scared of her”
“Mum, let’s not go to grandma’s house next time” Kya seemed to sense Emily’s sadness, her voice full of sympathy
Emily swallowed her tears and nodded slowly, “Okay”
The door suddenly swung open, and Estelle Macclain walked in, carrying grocery bags from the supermarket.
Seeing them huddled together on the couch, she asked, “What’s up?”
“Estelle Kya turned around, “Grandma’s been mean to Mum!”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEstelle looked at Emily in surprise
She walked over and sat beside them, asking. “Did you go to your mum’s house today?”
“Mm-hm!” Emily nodded, giving her a brief rundown of what happened.
“What do you think of Martin?” Estelle asked.
1 feel nothing. You know my situation. I can’t possibly get a boyfriend and get married.”
If your dad wasn’t a factor and Martin was also willing to accept Kya, would you consider him?”
“No way!” Emily shook her head firmly, gripping Kya’s little hand tightly. “If I get married and have kids, what will
happen to Kya?*
Estelle whispered, “Since you’ve decided, don’t fret over it! As for your mum, even though she’s elder, you don’t
have to put up with everything. You’ve done more than enough for them!”
Emily bit her lip, “Yeah, I know. I won’t compromise!”
“Then stop being upset Estelle laughed, “I bought steak. Let’s make dinner together?”
“Mm-hm” Emily smiled, revealing her dimples. Seeing Estelle always gave her a sense of security, and her troubles
seemed to halve. She got up to start cooking.
As Emily chopped vegetables, she asked, “Your upstairs neighbour seems to be moving in. I saw them moving
furniture when I came back today”
“Hmm, maybe”” Estelle didn’t pay much attention.
“Who are they?” Emily asked.
“I’m not sure. I’ve never seen them.”
The neighbor’s home had been under renovation for over ten days, and they had started moving furniture. People
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmwere constantly coming and going, but Estelle had yet to see the owner.
“I hope they’re easy to get along with.” Emily joked.
The two chatted casually when suddenly Estelle’s phone rang. She wiped her hands and picked it up.
Magdalen Sampson’s clear voice came through, “Ella, I’m back from my business trip. Let’s have dinner tonight.
Invite Emily and Kya. I miss Kya so much, I haven’t seen her in so long. I even brought her a gift from B City”
Estelle looked at Emily and told Magdalen, “Come on over now. We’ll eat at home!”
“Really?” Magdalen sounded excited, 1 haven’t had Emily’s cooking in a while!”
“Then hurry up!”
“Alright, I’ll bring wine. Let’s have a good celebration tonight!”
“Sounds good!”
Estelle hung up with a smile and told Emily, “Magdalen will be here soon!”
Emily was also pleased, “I heard her voice. Tell her to come over soon!”
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