When His Perfect Mask Shattered I Awoke (Anneliese) novel Chapter 535

She frowned, her gaze at Anneliese sharp with disdain, mockery, and suspicion—almost as if she saw a thief.

Seeing Anneliese remain silent, Elizabeth let out a cold snort.

"Didn't you claim you were hurt and could barely walk? Yet you're sneaking around here. It's your first time in someone else's home, and you wander about. Good thing I saw you. Anyone else might think the Fullbuster family brought home a petty thief."

Anneliese loosened her grip on the doorknob and looked at Elizabeth.

"Mrs. Fullbuster, may I ask—what identity did I come here with?"

Elizabeth saw Anneliese caught but unfazed, even daring to talk back. Her gaze sharpened.

"Heh, you think that just because you carry the title of the Fullbuster family's granddaughter-in-law, you can—"

Anneliese interrupted her. "Yes. Since you know I'm the granddaughter-in-law, does that mean a granddaughter-in-law isn't allowed to simply walk around?

"Jonathan never said I must stay inside his bedroom. If you think it's inappropriate for me to walk around, why don't you call him here and ask him yourself?"

Elizabeth scoffed. "Don't use Jojo to pressure me. That's the only trick you seem to have."

Anneliese's lips curved slightly. "A small trick is fine—as long as it works."

Elizabeth seethed at Anneliese's sharp tongue.

Her face darkened, but a flash of mockery and scorn appeared in her eyes.

"You really think my son loves you? Truly cherishes you? Heh. You're so naïve."

Anneliese knew Elizabeth disliked her, so nothing good would come from her mouth.

Her head throbbed. She didn't reply and turned back to the room.

I shouldn't have run out so impulsively. It was reckless.

But before she took two steps, Elizabeth blocked her path.,,,,,

"You think I don't know what you're looking for? Follow me."

Elizabeth turned and walked ahead.

Anneliese hesitated, then followed.

...

Soon, Elizabeth stopped at a door at the end of the opposite corridor.

If Jonathan really does have someone he still can't let go of...

Then, no matter how painful or ugly the truth is, I have to face it. I refuse to let it fester inside me like a wound.

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