From Ruin She Rose novel Chapter 243

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Chapter 243

That was the first time since Emily came back from St. Gabriel Reform Academy that she’d been so blunt about what she felt inside. She was tired of how they kept overestimating their importance and acting like they always knew best.

Emma was shocked. She never thought Emily would ever talk to her like that. When she looked into Emily’s eyes, which seemed so unfamiliar, she felt a wave of panic wash over her.

It was like her daughter Emily, who used to cling to her arm and call her “Mommy” in that sweet, innocent voice, was gone

forever.

“Emily…” Emma’s voice was hoarse. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but her throat felt tight, as if someone was choking her.

“Mom, don’t be upset with Emily,” Lydia spoke up. “You’ve always treated me so well, so it’s understandable that Emily might feel uncomfortable about it. I believe she doesn’t mean it deep down.”

Then she turned to Emily, her voice trembling as if she were about to cry. “Emily, I know you still have some resentment because Mom and Dad sent you to that place, but they only did it for your own good.

“The Bennett family holds a significant position in Cloudridge, and everything we do represents the family’s reputation. That’s why they sent you there to learn proper manners. After you left, they were heartbroken, too.

“If you still feel upset, just blame me instead. As long as you’re willing to get along with the family, whatever I have to give up, I’m doing it willingly.”

Lydia deliberately put on an act of being self-sacrificing and tolerant, making Emily look like she was just being unreasonable.

Sure enough, that strange feeling Emma had about Emily vanished, replaced by nothing but worry and tenderness for Lydia. “Lydia, she’s the one making a fuss. Why should you always have to be the one getting hurt?”