Chapter 489
Chapter 489
Eloise came to visit, but Kelsey hardly seemed pleased
Eloise was nowhere to be seen when I will, nor when Willow was scolded by the Queen.
But today, she’d practically tripped over herself to show up.
Rebey thought, “Looking at Clone’s phony smile, I could barely contain my age. If it weren’t for our families” long standing friendship, I wouldn’t have even bothered to see her!
“I meant to visit when you were ill, but I was tied up with household affairs. Now that I finally have some free time, are you feeling any better? Eloise asked with an ingratiating smile, pushing the exquisite bird’s nest toward Kelsey.
Kelsey istered to her tone, and her displeasure mounted.
“If she truly wanted to visit, she thought, ‘nothing could have stopped hor–not even a hurricane. And now she’s making excuses about being too busy? How utterly fake
Kelsey gave Willow a disdainful glance, noting the veil on her face and her timid, cautious demeanor.
Just seeing her made Kelsey’s blood boil
“Why did ever listen to Eloise and let this walking in many into our family?‘ she thought bitterly. Ever since she set foot in this house, nothing but trouble has followed
“Tappreciate the thought, Lady Eloise, but this bird’s nest soup is far too extravagant for me. You’d better take it back,” Kelsey said coolly
Kelsey gave Eloise no quarter, stopping just short of telling her outright to take Willow back as well.
‘If it weren’t for her, Michael wouldn’t have been reprimanded by the Emperor. Now the Osbome family’s position was precarious”
Eloise stiffened, catching the welded resentment in Kelsey’s words.
‘So she’s blaming me now, she thought bitterly. “We were so close before, but the moment trouble came, she turned on me like a switch. So much for noble Lilies and marriage alliances–she can give me the cold shoulder whenever she pleases
Eloise drew a slow, shuddering breath, her eyes red rimmed, and said, “Iknow you resent me, but my household has just as many troubles as yours. Fiona and Nicolas used to be so in love, but now, after hearing someone’s poisonous words, she’s insisting on a divorce. I haven’t dared leave their side for a moment, afraid they clash again p>
She continued in a trembling voice, “Now she’s moved into her own quarters with the child, refusing to even speak to Nicolas. She even shows open.
disrespect toward me, her mother–in–law p>
Sure enough, Eloise’s troubles brought Kelsey a secret sense of satisfaction.
Kelsey, not wanting to escalate the conflict, soned her tone and said, “Oh, dear, you’ve misunderstood my meaning I only refused because I was worried about your delicate health. But if you insist, how could I bear to upset you p>
“Go and accept the bird’s nest,” she said to the majd.
With just a few words, the tension between the eased. Forcing a smile, Eloise let out a couple of awkward laughs and said,
dearest sister p>
Standing behind Eloise, Willow watched as the two women reconciled just like old times. She finally breathed a sigh of relief thinking they’ve made up
i know you cared for
Kelsey pressed on sharply, “What nonsense is this sudden talk of divorce? Fiona has always been such an obedient girl, who could be so wicked as to
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poison her mind against her own husband p>
Willow spake up, “My sister–in–law Fiona has always been gentle and kind, and I’ve never heard of her being particularly close to anyone. I have se frequently with my sister Athena, but Athena isn’t the type to spread malicious gossip. So I suppose someone else must be behind all this”
it all clicked into place for Kelsey.
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“It must be Athena holding a grudge she’s the one who poisoned Fiona’s mind, she thought,
Athena was Eloise’s own daughter, so Kelsey found it awkward to clicize her directly. She spoke to lose with gentle tact, “I know shouldn’t interfere in Monson family matters, but given our bond, Heel I must warn you though Athena is your own flesh and blood, she’s quite calculating you’d do we to keep an eye on her p>
Kelsey had braced herself for Eloise’s displeasure, but to her surprise, Eloise didn’t object instead, she tacitly agreed with Kelsey’s words.
“Athena is definitely not her old self, Eloise admitted quietly.
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Sara Lili
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.