Chapter 492
Chapter 492:
Sometimes, what went unsaid was louder than words.
Elianna’s face darkened as though she’d been struck.
With a cold snort, Elianna spat, “Who do you think you are to lecture me p>
“It wasn’t a lecture, merely a reflection on family etiquette,” Yelena replied smoothly. Her gaze was calm, yet it carried an undeniable edge. “After all, Grandma, you’ve always struck me as someone who values decorum. Surely, you understand what I mean p>
“You!” Elianna clutched her chest, her anger visibly rising like steam from a boiling kettle.
“Grandma, are you all right?” Bella asked with concern, her voice laced with just the right amount of worry.
It was only then that everyone noticed Elianna’s complexion had turned an alarming shade.
“Mom!” Callum’s voice was firm but tinged with panic as he shot a warning glance at Yelena, silently pleading for her to stop before things spiraled further.
If Elianna’s condition worsened, the blame would inevitably fall on him for failing to care for his own mother.
Yelena studied Elianna for a moment before reaching out abruptly and placing her fingers on Elianna’s wrist.
The sudden gesture startled Elianna, and for a moment, she froze.
When she realized what Yelena was doing, she tried to yank her hand away, but Yelena’s grip was steady, like iron wrapped in silk.
Elianna struggled with all her strength but couldn’t break free.
“Enough! What on earth are you doing?” Elianna barked.
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Yelena released her wrist and smiled faintly. “I was just checking your pulse. It’s strong and steady. And your voice is full of vigor, so it’s clear you’re in excellent health. I’m relieved—really, I was worried something might have gone wrong.” Her tone was as light as spring rain, her expression brimming with genuine concern.
For a moment, everyone sat frozen, processing what had just happened.
Elianna, though still seething, found herself at a loss for words. In the end, she could only mutter awkwardly, “I’m fine p>
“That’s wonderful to hear,” Yelena said warmly. “Well, I’ll take my leave now p>
“Stop right there!” Elianna snapped. “Who said you could leave? Someone sent you a message earlier, didn’t they p>
“Yes,” Yelena replied calmly.
Elianna’s lips curled into a smirk. She wasn’t about to let Yelena wriggle out of this one.
“Was it a man p>
Yelena chuckled softly. “Does it matter whether it was a man or a woman? I’m an adult. Who I choose to date—be it a boyfriend or a girlfriend—is entirely my business, isn’t it p>
Bella’s eyes widened theatrically. “Yelena, do you have a boyfriend?” she gasped, quickly covering her mouth as though she’d let slip a scandalous secret.
Yelena stifled a sigh. Bella definitely knew just how to stir the pot.
Cayson’s brows furrowed deeply, his tone dropping into a stern register. “You’re dating someone? Who is it p>
Catching himself, he softened his tone and added, “Yelena, who’s the guy p>
Yelena’s expression softened.
“Not a guy, Cayson. It’s Erica, my classmate from college. You all know her—the one I used to do experiments with p>
To quell their doubts, she pulled out her phone and showed them the chat. Erica’s profile picture featured her idol—a well-known celebrity, Colden.
Bella’s face froze, a flicker of disbelief flashing in her eyes before she quickly masked it.