Chapter 514
Chapter 514:
Elianna chose Bella and brought her home. When Bella arrived home, Donna’s feelings toward her were a mix of warmth and hesitation.
Elianna showed a clear preference for Bella, treating her as if she were her own flesh and blood, which naturally led to a closer bond between them than Bella had with Donna. Elianna’s defense of Bella, however, was overly excessive.
It was evident that Yelena was innocent and that Bella had overreacted, yet Elianna continued to place the blame directly on Yelena.
“Grandma,” Cayson intervened, stepping in front of Yelena and Donna protectively. “Let’s leave it at that for today, okay p>
His intervention gave Elianna a graceful way out, and she was quick to accept it.
Concerned that Cayson and the rest might turn against Bella once she left, Elianna instructed, “Bella, come with me.” With a troubled expression, Bella had no choice but to accompany Elianna upstairs.
Donna gazed at Bella with a pained expression and turned to Yelena, remorse in her voice. “Yelena, I’m sorry. I didn’t realize things had gotten this bad. I p>
Yelena looked at Donna and said softly, “Mom, it’s not your fault p>
Yelena chose not to elaborate further, worried that her words might be perceived as an attempt to create drama or unnecessarily complicate matters for Bella.
However, Donna’s distress only deepened upon seeing Yelena’s restraint. She believed they hadn’t provided Yelena with enough security, causing her to withhold her true feelings.
At that moment, Callum walked in.
His relief was evident when he saw that Yelena was alright. “The most important thing is you’re safe p>
The focus from everyone was on ensuring Yelena was safe, not blaming her for any supposed missteps. This support warmed Yelena’s heart, easing her feelings about being home.
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“Dad, we need to talk,” Cayson said suddenly, his expression serious.
Cayson rarely looked this way, making Callum realize the gravity of the situation.
He nodded to Cayson and said, “My study p>
The details of their discussion remained private, but both men looked serious when they returned.
Yelena and Donna found Elianna and Bella comfortably chatting on the sofa when they walked into the living room, both appearing cheerful and content.
The noise at the door caused Elianna to give Donna a cold look before she dismissively looked away. Donna had always played the peacemaker, and a mere frown from Elianna was enough to make her scurry over, apologizing and trying to mend fences. This strategy had always worked for Elianna.
As Donna began to move forward, Yelena reached out and firmly took her hand. Donna, unable to voice her concerns, looked at Yelena with pleading eyes, signaling her to release her grip for fear of Elianna’s anger. Yelena, however, held on tightly.
Yelena had been expecting something ever since Cayson said he wanted to have a word with Callum earlier. She had a vague idea of what it was about but still had to wait patiently.
A slight frown marred Elianna’s features when Donna hesitated. Bella, knowing Elianna well, showed no signs of worry; instead, excitement twinkled in her eyes. Elianna’s escalating anger was actually a scene Bella relished. With each passing second, Donna grew more nervous. She shifted her stance, ready to step closer. At that moment, Cayson and Callum walked in.
Callum’s expression was stern, marked by a trace of annoyance as if he had been offended. He approached Elianna silently and stood before her.
Callum’s presence was commanding, even without showing anger. He took a seat opposite Elianna and said deliberately, “Mom, I’ve decided we need our own space. We’re moving out p>
“What did you just say p>