Chapter 34
As soon as the call connected, Eli’s voice came through, ‘Why haven’t you come back yet? Did you mess with Bianca today? You’re so thoughtless. Get back here and apologize to Bianca. If she gets sick, I won’t forgive you.”
Emily frowned, about to retort.
But then she heard Violette’s voice, “Eli, Emily is your daughter too. How can you talk to her like that? I was there, and Emily didn’t bully Bianca. Even if you care about Bianca, you shouldn’t be so biased.”
Violette then quickly said to Emily, “Emily, don’t listen to your dad. He’s just being unreasonable. You don’t need to come back. I’ll leave the Johnson Villa after I finish here, and I’ll contact you then.”
She had originally thought of persuading Eli to treat Emily better and have Emily come back to get along with the family.
After all, family grudges should not last overnight.
Seeing Eli’s attitude now, she understood why Emily preferred to stay away. It broke her heart.
She even thought of arranging for Emily to live with her daughter, Sofia Moore, once her own matters were settled.
“Dad, it’s my fault, not Emily’s. I was anxious and said something inappropriate, which upset Floyd. Emily didn’t bully me or say anything harsh to Floyd.”
Bianca’s voice was hoarse from crying as she hurriedly explained.
But the more she did, the more it made the family feel sorry for her.
Eli’s tone towards Violette was cold and forceful, “Violette, you’re here to ask for my help, right? I thought you came to lecture me. Bianca is our treasure. If you want our help, be good to Bianca, not defending that ungrateful Emily.”
Eli!” Violette’s face turned very unpleasant.
Her health was already poor, and Eli’s words made her feel even weaker.
Emily had been missing for so many years, surviving by scavenging and begging. It was hard enough to find her, only to be treated unfairly by her family. If Violette didn’t care for Emily, she would be truly pitiful and helpless.
Violette clenched her fists but remained resolute, “Eli, I’m asking for your help. If you can help me out of sibling love, I’ll be grateful forever. But this has nothing to do with Emily. If you’re going to be so biased, you might as well let me take care of her!”
“Violette, you misunderstand. Dad cares about Emily, too. Your words make it seem like we can’t accept Emily. It’s all because of me. My poor health makes everyone overprotective. I’ll apologize to Emily and bring her back. It’s better than you taking her away and making our parents look bad!”
Bianca cried pitifully, her body swaying.
But she still cared about the family’s reputation.
Eli felt more satisfied and protective of Bianca, which made him even more displeased with Emily.
He snorted coldly, “If you keep defending Emily, don’t expect me to help you!”
Violette’s face turned very unpleasant, her eyes red, but she stubbornly held her ground.
“Violette, if they won’t help you, I will!”
Emily hadn’t hung up the phone and had heard the entire conversation on her way to the Johnson Villa.
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Her heart was full.
When she entered the house, she heard Eli’s threatening words.
He was Violette’s brother, fully aware of how important this was to her, yet he still forced her to comply with his wishes.
How dominant!
However, Emily’s response was equally bold.
Violette hurriedly stepped forward, trying to push Emily out, “Didn’t I tell you not to come? Are you stupid? Go, I’ll handle my own matters.”
“Since you’re here, apologize quickly. Don’t leave!”
Hayden immediately blocked Emily’s way, speaking harshly.
Eli agreed with Hayden, glaring coldly at Emily, “Come here and kneel to apologize to Bianca, or I’ll break your legs!”
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