Chapter 223


    Chapter 223 Paying Quite Close Attention


    Zoe shook her head, looking confused. “I attended a fashion show a few days ago where the signal


    was poor. I just got back this afternoon and sent him several messages, but he didn’t reply. When I


    went to Scott Corporation to find him, the staff there said he hadn’t been to the office for a few days. I


    wanted to ask you earlier, but I didn’t get a chance to.”


    I smiled and said, “He went to Lorrell with my mother. Maybe the signal there is bad, so he didn’t reply


    to your messages. He should be back in a couple of days.”


    She nodded and uttered a light, “Oh.”


    Thinking about what had happened to Liam and Emily earlier, I could not help but pull out my phone to


    check. I had intended to call Sweety to confirm things, but because of Christina’s little trouble–seeking


    drama, I had not found the time to do it.


    As I had not seen Liam, Emily, or even Ash, I was somewhat worried.


    Thankfully, two minutester, the family of three came in together. Liam was holding Emily’s hand.


    Emily’s eyes looked a bit red as if she had cried, but they both wore smiles as they entered, looking like


    they had reconciled.


    Seeing them like that, I let out a sigh of relief.


    “What’s wrong?” Suddenly, Idris’s deep and maic voice sounded beside me.


    I withdrew my gaze, unexpectedly meeting his slightly narrowed dark eyes. I said instinctively,


    “Nothing…”


    He raised an eyebrow, observing me. “You seem to be paying quite close attention to Liam and Emily.”


    “Not at all!” I blurted out quickly. Then, realizing my reaction was a bit off, I hurriedly added, “I just think


    they look like a very happy family.”


    My words seemed to trigger something in Idris, as a shade of mncholy unexpectedly spread across


    his handsome face. He did not continue the conversation.


    Seeing his expression, I guessed what he might be thinking about–it was likely about the child we had


    lost. Catching a glimpse of his mncholy and self–reproach, I felt a trace of mockery in my heart.


    The best way to torment someone was not through physical abuse or insults, but by subtly reminding


    them of the irreparable mistakes they had made in the past.


    Watching his silent agony hurt more than inflicting physical wounds.


    However, reminding him also meant reopening my own wounds.


    The pain was not his alone; it was mine too!


    Feeling ufortable, I took a deep breath and turned to chat with Zoe to distract myself.


    Then, Madam Young entered, supported by Mr. Zachary. Seeing that all the younger members had


    arrived, she kindly said, “Everyone must be hungry, right? Let’s ask the kitchen to serve the dishes. We


    shouldn’t let the children go hungry.”


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    Mr. Zachary nodded, and the younger family members rose to take Madam Young from Mr. Zachary,


    helping her to the main seat while exchanging pleasantries.


    As she did not see Christina at the table, Emily looked around anxiously and asked Zoe in a low voice,


    “Zoe, have you seen Christina? Where did she go?”


    Zoe shook her head, saying, “No, she left shortly after you and Yvette went out to the hall. I don’t know


    where she went. Maybe she’s ying in the yard.”


    Emily stood up to look for her, but I held her back and whispered, “Emily, it’s fine. She might be in the


    side room changing her clothes.”


    “Changing her clothes?” Emily looked puzzled. “Why would she be changing her clothes?”


    I pursed my lips and briefly exined what happened at the pond in the backyard. After hearing it, she


    sighed softly and looked at me. “Are you okay?”


    I shook my head, smiling. “She might catch a cold from falling into the water, but I’m fine. It was nothing


    serious.‘


    She looked somewhat helpless and said, “Yvette, don’t take her actions to heart. She has always been


    like this since she was young. I can’t change her ways. This incident might teach her a lesson.”


    I just smiled and did not continue the topic.


    Madam Young, noticing our quiet conversation,ughed and said, “What are youdies chatting about?


    Share it with me too.”


    Emily and I looked up at her and smiled. “We were talking about how Grandma is getting healthier, and


    we were thinking of taking you out for a trip soon.”


    “Yes, we’ve been talking about it for a while now,” Emily added with a smile. “Iddy’s resort in Tully City


    must be open by now. Grandma, once you’re feeling better, we can all go there and enjoy ourselves.”


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    Madam Youngughed heartily. “You two girls truly know how to read my mind. I’ve been wanting to go


    on a trip too.” Then she looked at Idris, and said, “Iddy, arrange it in the next couple of days. Let’s all go


    together and spend a few days there. I’ve been cooped up in this house for too long. It’s getting


    suffocating.”