Chapter 1479


    Chapter 1479


    “What? Not that dam Sophia again!” Veronica exploded in anger at the mention of the name. She


    utterly despised Sophia. Hearing about Sophia’stest shenanigans made her want to rush over there


    and give her a piece of her mind.


    Sophia was like a bad penny. She turned up everywhere. Three years ago, she was the reason Ellinor


    and her brother were forced apart. Now she was back, stirring up trouble again.


    Unbelievable!


    If only Veronica could get her hands on her.


    Ellinor, on the other hand, was feeling exhausted. She didn’t know why, but she felt particrly worn


    out today, more so than usual.


    Perhaps it was because of Balfour’s odd behavior during their car ride home. His unusual attitude had


    kept her mind racing. She was wondering if he was hiding something.


    Judging by Balfour’s reaction, she guessed that his conversation with the auction house didn’t go well.


    Otherwise, why would he look so troubled?


    With Balfour’s status and influence, the auction house wouldn’t dare disrespect him. Something was


    amiss.


    Veronica noticed Ellinor’s troubled expression. She put down La and sat next to Ellinor.


    “Don’t worry about it. It’s not the end of the world if we can’t get that piece ofnd. Sophia and her


    family’s stuff isn’t all that special. Greenhaven is a big ce. We can afford any piece ofnd we want.”


    Veronica said, trying to console Ellinor.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Ellinor just gave a wry smile. “I have my reasons for wanting thatnd. But it’s not up to us anymore. In


    an auction, once the hammer falls, the deal is sealed. If there’s no issue, we must pay. Otherwise, it’s


    against thew.”


    Veronica frowned. “That’s so unfair! Paying ten times the market value to Sophia’s family would drive


    me crazy. We’re not short on cash, but why should that woman profit off us? She’s disgusting!”


    “Don’t worry, Veronica. I won’t let her win so easily.” Ellinor reassured her.


    Veronica nodded. “I believe in you. But you need to cheer up. Come on, let’s get something to eat.


    Grandma made pot roast.””


    Ellinor waved her off. “I’m not hungry yet. Can you take the kids to eat? They’ve been snacking all day


    and haven’t had a proper meal.”


    “Sure, leave it to me.” Veronica agreed.


    As she was about to take the kids for their meal, she noticed Adrian sitting alone, drawing circles in the


    dirt.


    Veronica was puzzled. Adrian seemed to have changed these past few days. He used to be a cheerful,


    even if somewhat mischievous, boy. But since getting scolded by Ellinor the day before, he had


    be unusually quiet and sullen.


    She bent down and whispered to Ellinor. “Have you noticed Adrian’s change? Did your scolding


    traumatize him?”


    Ellinor was taken aback. When did she ever scold him that harshly?


    However, she had to admit that Adrian had been acting quite strange recently. He always seemed to


    wander off.


    She nced over at Adrian, who was still quietly drawing circles in the dirt. He seemed lost in thought.


    On top of that, he suddenly couldn’t use his fork properly and often got lost at home, as if he didn’t


    know his way around anymore.


    Veronica grew more concerned. “Maybe the scolding was too much for him? Should we get a


    psychologist to help him out? I heard kids these days are prone to withdrawal.”


    Ellinor frowned, refusing to believe that her son could be so fragile. She stood up and walked over to


    Adrian, asking, “Adrian, what are you doing?”


    Adrian looked up, his face full of worry. “Mommy, I…”