Chapter 1447
Chapter 1447:
From her reaction, Elena knew something was wrong. She sighed softly and said, “It’s good that you’re home p>
Elena understood that marrying into the Brooks family must have brought Anika countless challenges. Seeing her daughter’s gaunt face only made her heart ache more.
“Is dinner ready?” Elena asked, turning to the butler who had been waiting nearby. “Now that Anika is home, she needs proper nourishment p>
“Don’t worry,” the butler reassured her. “I already instructed them to prepare dinner as soon as Miss Mendoza returned p>
Elena nodded with satisfaction. Then she held Anika’s hand and kept talking as they walked in.
“I’m really not in the mood for dinner,” Anika protested.
She knew exactly what her mother was trying to do. With everything that had happened recently, she simply had no appetite.
“My good girl, I know you’re feeling down, but at least eat a little,” Elena coaxed gently. Anika’s pale face made her even more distressed. “Even if you don’t feel like eating, you need to eat for the baby. The child in your belly shouldn’t go hungry p>
Anika sighed. Her indifference was obvious as she glanced at the lavish spread laid out on the table.
Meanwhile, Marcel was still tied up at the company. When he finally finished and rushed home, he couldn’t find Anika anywhere.
Sweat glistened on his chiseled face as he searched, breathing heavily, but Anika was nowhere in sight.
Anxiety crept in. Marcel pulled out his phone and dialed Anika’s number.
But the call was cut off almost the moment it connected.
Staring at the dark screen, Marcel grew frustrated. He only wanted to know where Anika was.
He called again and again, but each time the phone rang for only a few seconds before being disconnected. Eventually, Anika’s phone was switched off entirely.
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Marcel felt a headache coming on. With no other option, he dialed Elena’s number.
“Hello p>
A cold voice came from the other end. Marcel swallowed and said, “It’s me, Marcel p>
At his voice, Anika’s gaunt face flashed through Elena’s mind.
“Why are you calling?” Elena’s tone rose, her displeasure unmistakable.
Sensing something in her tone, Marcel asked carefully, “Is Anika with you p>
“No. If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up p>
Elena’s expression was stern as she spoke into the phone. Across from her, Anika sat silently, her gloom written all over her face.
Hearing Elena’s answer, Marcel let out a small breath of relief. At least now he knew where Anika was.
“Is Anika angry right now?” he asked cautiously.
Elena’s anger flared. Her only concern was Anika, and if anything happened to her daughter, she would stand firmly on her side. “You can’t even tell whether she’s angry or not p>