NovelOnlineTanya's smile was plastered across her face, but her heart was far from happy.
Inviting Skyler to claim his place in the Elysium family had been her biggest blunder.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAll she wanted now was to take him back hand regain control of the situation.
But at this time, she could only say, "It's so good to see you've got yourself a proper job, Skyler. I'm really proud of you. Our boy is all grown up now." Jessica gave her a sidelong glance and said with feigned nonchalance, "The child should have cto Elysium sooner. You all have been too busy to pay proper attention to him, neglecting his feelings." Tanya sighed, "My sister-in-law believes in free-range parenting. Look at Leah, only seventeen, is allowed to gallivant around all by herself." Aurelia approached with a tray of freshly picked fruits, "Tanya, these lychees are freshly picked this afternoon. Please, try some." Tanya looked at her, a sly smile playing on her lips, "lI was just talking about Leah. Isn't she assisting your brother?" Aurelia hummed in acknowledgment, unsure how Tanya had found out. But with the AK Group having eyes and ears all over Elysium, it wasn't surprising she knew.
Skyler stood up, eager to escape Tanya's company, "Auntie, I'm going up to hang out with William." Tanya grabbed his arm, "I haven't seen you in ages, and you're in such a rush to leave. Don't you want to spend twith me?" What an ungrateful brat! Skyler pulled a face. The truth was he couldn't be happier to be away from her.
"Auntie, | really want to see my cousin. | don't even know when he'll be discharged. He'll be thrilled to hear I'm teaching at Pinnacle Ivy League School." Tanya seemed to be choked. Was he influenced by Leopold? Had he managed to charm Skyler into forgetting who was friend or foe? "Leopold has always been an ice king. I'm surprised you're so close to him." "He's only icy to strangers. To me, he's the best. He believes inand supportsin everything | do," Skyler said earnestly.
Tanya felt like screaming. Skyler was brainwashed. Was he trying to kill her with frustration? But her smile remained fixed, "It's great that you love Leopold. Unity is strength." Aurelia took a sip of her drink, her gaze briefly flitting across Tanya's face.
The irony was not lost on her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIf not for Tanya's obsessions and grudges, would they have ended up in this mess? "The worst thing in a family is infighting," Aurelia chimed in. "Whether full siblings or cousins, blood-related or not, harmony is key.
When brothers fight, it only benefits outsiders." A nerve in Tanya twitched. Was Aurelia hinting at something? Did she suspect her? Skyler often mentioned Geoffrey in front of her. It was bound to raise suspicions.
"It's getting late. | should be going." Before she could stand, Skyler chirped, "Bye, Aunt Tanya." With that, he dashed upstairs, free at last.
Tanya was speechless.
Jessica chuckled, "He's still just a kid at heart." After Tanya left, Aurelia went upstairs to Leopold's room, where he was engrossed in a business magazine.
She sat beside him, "I confirmed with Skyler. The medication won't cross the placenta and harm the baby. So Alvis' issue must not be medicinal." Leopold wrapped an arm around her, "It's not your fault. It's her foolishness that hurt the baby. I've arranged for a doctor to examine him tomorrow." Aurelia whispered, "I'll go with you." On her way back, she had done her research. If the condition was mild and they intervened early, there was a chance for a normal recovery through treatment.
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