Because I Was an and He Threw Away 126

Chapter 126 Christmas With the Carters? 

Ethan was seated at the desk, with Sophia sitting on his lap, holding up her phone as she video–called Nancy. When Emily walked in, Sophia immediately placed the phone face down on the desk. 

As for Ethan, he remained focused on his computer screen, busy with work the entire time. 

After responding, Emily went to look for her skincare products 

on her own. 

When she opened the vanity drawer, the items that had once belonged to her were gone. In their place was a brand–new set of skincare products from a label she had never used. 

Her fingers resting on the drawer handle stiffened slightly. Then she let out a faint, self–mocking smile. She closed the drawer and, without a word, headed back toward the door. 

She had forgotten. Joy Gardens was no longer her domain. And in Ethan’s room, how could there still be her things? 

Seeing Emily about to leave again without saying anything, Sophia hurriedly said, “Mommy, I’ll come back as soon as I’m done keeping Daddy company for his meeting.” 

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She almost said that it was fine even if Sophia didn’t come back. 

But those words never left her mouth. 

As she left, she closed the door behind her. Almost immediately, Sophia’s voice drifted out from inside the room. “Nancy, did you cry?” 

“I didn’t cry. Don’t worry.” 

Sophia paused and then said softly, “Then you should sleep more. Can you tell your mom to take care of herself too? When she feels better, Daddy and I can go see her.” She seemed to think of something pleasant and brightened. “She can cook for me. Anything is fine.” 

Nancy’s voice sounded slightly hoarse. “Sophie, if you don’t mind, she’d be happy to make whatever you like.” 

Sophia laughed. “I really don’t mind. I eat everything.” 

Standing at the doorway, Emily heard every word clearly. But Sophia’s words felt like a blade carving into her chest. 

At Carter Manor, Sophia had been so picky. Yet with Nancy, she was this obedient. 

Emily wanted to cry but found that she couldn’t shed a single 

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expected. 

Emily didn’t know how she returned to her room, nor how she ended up lying on the sofa. 

She lay on her side in the dim room, staring at nothing, her mind completely blank. 

She didn’t know how much time passed before Sophia finally came back. 

“Mommy?” Sophia called softly as she entered, her voice cutting through the darkness. 

Emily came back to herself and replied without warmth or coldness, “Mm.” 

Following the sound, Sophia sat down beside her. 

“Mommy, is Granny Linda doing well lately?” 

Sophia suddenly mentioned Linda. Emily felt no happiness at all. She knew perfectly well that Sophia must have thought of her after hearing Nancy talk about her own mother. 

Emily’s response was flat, her voice carrying a trace of coolness. “Mm.” 

Hearing that, Sophia leaned against Emily’s shoulder and said 3ly, “Mommy, I want to go see Granny Linda.” 

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Emily didn’t know Sophia’s true intention, but she didn’t continue along that line of conversation. 

Without much thought, she refused directly. “No. You still have kindergarten. School matters more.” 

Sophia thought about it. Realizing that it would not be easy, she compromised after a moment. “Then winter break. I’ll go with you to see Granny Linda. We can spend Christmas with Granny Linda.” 

Christmas? 

If that really happened, Linda would be very happy. 

But Emily knew very well that Sophia didn’t like the Carter family. If she truly went, it would likely only disrupt the peace at Carter Manor. 

Emily didn’t refuse outright. She only said lightly, “We’ll talk about it then.” 

Children changed their minds easily. She might want to go now, but when the time came, she might not. 

Besides, in Sophia’s heart, Nancy mattered more than anyone else. 

After lying there for a while, Sophia grew tired and simply settled into Emily’s arms. Gripping Emily’s fingers, she asked 

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visit to Carter Manor. 

That evening, Linda had personally prepared dinner. But before they had even eaten much, Sophia had already started complaining. 

Even after all this time, remembering that scene still made Emily’s heart ache. She didn’t answer Sophia’s question. She only said softly, “Go to sleep. Mommy’s tired.” 

Sophia didn’t ask again. She sat up in Emily’s arms and said, “Good night, Mommy.” 

“Good night.” 

Sophia returned to her bed and fell asleep not long after. 

Emily, however, lay awake on the sofa. Thinking of that night, tears finally slipped down her face. 

She didn’t sleep well. In the latter half of the night, heavy rain began to fall outside, leaving her even more restless. 

By seven o’clock, Emily was already up. 

Wrapped in a coat, she went downstairs and was surprised to see Ethan already there. 

She paused for a moment when she saw him and then quickly 5/7 composed herself. 

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Ethan had been engrossed in a magazine. Hearing footsteps. on the stairs, he looked up. Seeing Emily, he greeted her, unusually, with, “Morning.” 

Emily replied, “Morning.” 

After exchanging greetings, Emily was about to head to the kitchen to make breakfast when Ethan suddenly said, “No need to bother today. Let’s eat out.” 

Emily was momentarily taken aback, but after a brief thought, she agreed. “Mm.” 

Seeing her agree, Ethan went back to his magazine. 

The suggestion not to eat at home had come from Sophia the night before, just before she returned to her room. 

Eating at home too often made one miss food outside. 

With no breakfast to make, Emily had nothing else to do. The rain outside was still falling, with no sign of stopping. 

Autumn rain mixed with wind carried a chill. 

But after the rain, the air felt noticeably fresher. 

Emily pulled her coat tighter and went to the front hall. She dragged over a chair and sat by the door, watching the rain. 6/7 

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soothing. 

As she watched the rain form a curtain, her mood slowly improved. 

At that moment, her phone rang, the sound abrupt in the quiet atmosphere. 

She took it out and saw that it was Chloe calling. 

But when she answered, it was Molly’s voice on the line. 

“Aunt Emily, are you coming back home tonight?”