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Chapter 127 Get Used to Handling Everything Alone 

A brief pause preceded Emily’s response. “I’ll be back, but it might run a bit late.” 

A joyful “Yay!” burst out of Molly at that. “Aunt Emily, I learned to make omelets online! I got up super early today and made them for Grandma, Grandpa, Mommy, and Daddy—they all ate every bite and said they were amazing! 

“I saved you a piece, too. Can you pick me up from school tonight, then we can head back to Carter Manor together?” 

Molly’s soft, sugary voice melted Emily’s heart right then. 

Unable to bear turning down her young niece’s warm invitation, she agreed without hesitation, “Sure thing.” 

Molly’s excitement spiked. “Yay! Aunt Emily’s picking me up from school! Yay!“. 

An unconscious smile appeared on Emily’s face. “Shall I hang up now?” she asked gently. 

“Aunt Emily, I love you the most!” Molly said. 

“I love you the most, too, Molly.” 

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Her words to Molly replayed in her mind. Had Sophia continued to be kind to her, she wouldn’t have been able to utter words like “I love you the most” to Molly so freely. 

But now, it was the harsh truth–her own daughter didn’t love her half as much as her niece did. 

Rain still poured heavily outside. Emily pulled her coat tighter around her and turned, only to lock eyes with Ethan. 

She had no clue how long he’d been watching, but the faint dissatisfaction in his eyes was impossible to miss. 

Yet his scrutiny didn’t faze her in the slightest. Instead, she met his gaze openly. “Could you pick Sophie up today? I need to head back to Carter Manor tonight–something’s come up.” 

She didn’t elaborate on the matter. 

No need to, though—Ethan had heard every word of her call. 

Ethan narrowed his eyes, an unreadable glint in his gaze as he fixed it on her. His voice gave no hint of his mood, but a faint edge of contempt laced his words. “Going back for your niece?” 

Emily didn’t deny it. Instead, she admited frankly, “Yes. She made me something to eat.” 

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The glint in Ethan’s eyes flared suddenly. “I have an important 2/6 meeting tonight. I can’t pick Sophie up,” he said in a low, firm 

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voice. 

His refusal was sharp and final, leaving no room for debate. 

Emily brushed off his words, simply replying, “Then ask Rebecca to go.” 

A sharp snap echoed as Ethan closed his magazine, standing up abruptly. He loomed over Emily, his gaze lingering on her face to let his anger show clearly. 

Emily held her ground, staring back without flinching. 

After a long, tense silence, Ethan finally looked away. “Do whatever you want,” he muttered. 

With that, he turned and marched upstairs. Emily’s eyes followed him as she replied coldly. “Hmm.” 

After a moment, Emily headed upstairs and roused Sophia 

from her slumber. 

Once Sophia was ready, the two of them went downstairs together. Ethan, already dressed, was waiting for them in the living room. 

“Good morning, Daddy,” Sophia greeted Ethan. 

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out. I’ll drive you both.” 

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raincoat. “No. I’ll drive myself,” she said. 

Ethan was speechless. 

Once she had helped Sophia put on the raincoat, she grabbed Sophia’s hand and was ready to head outside. 

Just then, Sophia wiggled her fingers and tugged at Emily’s sleeve. “Mommy, it’s pouring out there. Carry me.” 

Emily looked down at her daughter and wordlessly agreed. 

With Sophia in her arms, she tried to manage the umbrella, clamping it awkwardly between her neck and shoulder as she prepared to head out. Suddenly, Ethan stepped in. He gently took the umbrella from Emily’s makeshift hold. “Let me do that,” he said. 

In an instant, Emily’s eyes welled up. 

Memories of the countless difficult days when she was left to raise Sophia alone came crashing back. 

Sophia was often sick with fevers, and more times than she could count, Ethan was unavailable. 

Alone, Emily had rushed her daughter to the hospital through all kinds of weather. 

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on rainy days like this, she’d end up drenched, longing for 

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here.” 

But work always kept him away, and she was left to fend for herself. 

Over time, Emily had grown used to handling everything alone. 

Yet, in this moment, when Ethan took the umbrella, a wish she’d held for so long finally came true. 

But instead of joy, all she felt was a deep–seated ache. 

If only he’d been there earlier, she thought, maybe her heart wouldn’t have turned so cold. 

As they walked into the rain, Ethan tilted the umbrella over Emily and Sophia. 

But Emily knew it was more for their daughter’s sake. 

Still, it was a small comfort, knowing he cared for Sophia. 

When they reached the car, Emily placed Sophia in the back seat. As she bent down to settle her child, Ethan held the umbrella steady, keeping the rain off her. 

After closing the back–seat door, Emily got into the driver’s. 

seat. 

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Just as she was about to shut the door, she saw Ethan still 

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Ethan frowned slightly. Not saying a word, he noticed that Emily’s clothes were still damp. He quickly took off his coat and laid it on her lap. “Don’t catch a cold,” he murmured. 

Emily was caught off guard. She picked up the coat, about to give it back, but Ethan had already walked back to his car. 

Knowing it was still raining hard, she didn’t insist. Instead, she tossed the coat onto the passenger seat. 

As the car pulled away, Emily asked Sophia in the back, “What’re you in the mood for later?” 

Sophia said, “I want the ravioli from that place near school and a hot cocoa.” 

Emily replied with a quiet, “Alright.” 

In his own car, Ethan watched as Emily drove off. Only then did he turn his attention away.