Chapter 369
One simple and direct word instantly choked Ophelia. Why so straightforward? Winford’s dark eyebrows were deep and bottomless as he gazed at her. “The truth is… Lia, I couldn’t leave you.”
As she listened to these words, being stared at with such eyes, Ophelia’s face gradually grew warm. Her once calm gaze started to avoid his, unable to meet his eyes. “Don’t, don’t look at me…” She raised her hand, wanting to cover his affectionate yet invasive eyes.
But my wrist was grabbed by a hand, and my delicate palm was kissed by hot lips. “Isn’t this what you wanted me to say? Why are you shy now?” Ophelia’s captive, pitiful hand trembled instantly. Winford, like this, she couldn’t resist at all!
“Husband, stop talking… stop talking…” she pouted and threw herself into his arms, not wanting him to see her face turning as red as a tomato. The man, holding her in his arms, had a hint of amusement in his dark eyes. She might not have noticed; the intimate posture concealed her face but exposed her heart, which was like a deer in headlights. But that’s not all; his young wife is thin-skinned, and if I say more, she might hide under the seat.
At that time, at the Whitaker villa, Isabelle had already arrived home. Freya already knew about what happened at the entrance of National Medical School, and her expression was not good. As soon as Isabelle entered the door, she grabbed her with concern and said, “Isabelle!”
Isabelle welled up with tears in front of her elders for the first time. “Aunt…” Seeing her like this, Freya felt even more heartbroken. “Come, I’ll take you to find your grandmother. Don’t worry, the family will definitely stand up for you in this matter!”
Helena was holding a phone in one hand and reading glasses in the other, secretly browsing the internet. “Mom!” Freya and Isabelle came in, which frightened Helena and made her quickly put away both things. “What’s wrong? Oh no, why is Isabelle crying?” As soon as Helena saw Isabelle’s appearance, she anxiously asked.
Freya suppressed her anger and said, “Mom, you didn’t know how Ophelia was so out of line this morning…” She talked about what happened at the entrance of National Medical School. “Isabelle, she was a part of our Whitaker family, the heir to Harriet. Did Ophelia intentionally embarrass her like this, as if she was deliberately slapping the face of our Whitaker family?!”
Helena sighed and said to Freya, “You go do your own thing; I’ll talk to Isabelle alone.” Freya didn’t think much and left Isabelle behind. “Grandma,” Isabelle called obediently. She did not cry, but there were still traces of redness in her eyes. A person who has always been cold and proud, suddenly showing such vulnerability, is especially heart-wrenching.
Helena, like everyone else, held Isabelle’s hand and said, “Good child, I know you were hurt, and it broke Grandma’s heart too!” Isabelle felt relieved. It would be better if the heart were broken, then punish the instigator. “This time Ophelia was a bit stubborn, but you will forgive her, won’t you?”
Isabelle’s face suddenly froze. “Grandma…?” She widened her eyes in astonishment, unable to help but wonder if she had misheard! She came to complain! Forgive Ophelia?! Helena, however, did not notice the abnormality on Isabelle’s face. Isabelle’s eyes were red, filled with tears, and she was immersed in her own thoughts.
“You were the child I watched grow up since you were little. Ophelia is my own granddaughter, and I care for her as if she were my own flesh and blood. I feel heartbroken whenever either of you is mistreated.”