Chapter 1118
Blossom knew the value of the card and frowned, feeling a pang of regret.
Calling it pocket money was an understatement; the amount was colossal!
Let’s not even start with how much Tarquin had already contributed. Just the other day, Clayton Hawkins and the Patel family had given a substantial sum!
All told, it was over a million!
But Elysia wasn’t worried, not because she was now wealthy and had lost her obsession with money.
She believed Emmett’s actions were justified.
Putting aside the rights and wrongs, it was indeed Claire who had gone through
ten months of pregnancy to bring him into this world.
His life was a gift from Claire.
His way of repaying Claire for the gift of life, that was an act of filial piety.
Her Emmett, he was doing the right thing.
Claire stared at Emmett, speechless, “Emmett p>
Emmett stood in front of her, cautiously begging,
“Could you… could you please not fight with mommy over me? Mommy can’t live without me, and I don’t want to be away from mommy p>
Elysia and Claire were taken aback!
Such innocent words, yet no one expected Emmett to say this to Claire.
Elysia was moved, her eyes filling with tears.
But Claire couldn’t hold back anymore and burst into tears.
Her own son saying such things was like a knife to her heart.
She cried as if her heart was being torn apart, and Emmett panicked, his little face twisted, not knowing what to do, “I… I p>
He knew he had made her cry.
He wanted to apologize, but he didn’t want to take back his words.
The little guy looked nervously at Elysia, “Mommy p>
Elysia, not wanting Claire to upset him further, quickly lifted Emmett into her arms,
“Emmett, why don’t you go and chat with your sister for a bit? Mommy needs to talk to her p>
Elysia gave Blossom a look, and she quickly took Emmett back to the room.
Elysia collected herself and looked down at Claire.
She was sitting against the wall, her hands covering her face, crying her heart out.
Elysia paused for a moment and then softly said,
“The card Emmett has is registered under name, but the money in it
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“This money, it’s enough for you and Maria to start a new life p>
“There’s an old saying, ‘Take advice, and you’ll have food to eat.’ Listen to me, Cecil is neither a good husband
no father. Staying with him
only brings suffering p>
“Whether he gambles or abuses, you know best. Even if not for yourself, think about Maria p>
“I don’t doubt your love for your daughter, but the love you’re giving her is too painful p>
“If you’re staying with Cecil out of fear, we can help ensure he never bothers you or Maria again p>
“If it’s an emotional attachment, I happen to know a bit about psychology. You can talk to me, and I can help p>
People subjected to long-term manipulation can develop a twisted perception, losing the ability to discern right from wrong.
They might become dependent or fearful of someone.
Elysia didn’t want to bother with her anymore, but she spoke out for Emmett’s sake.
He was her biological mother, and Emmett hoped she would be okay.
Of course, Elysia hoped Emmett’s wish would come true.
But, that was all she could say. If Claire still wouldn’t listen, then she was beyond
help.
“No one can save someone determined to self-destruct p>
“Think it over. If you need me, I’m here p>
Elysia turned and went back to the
room, where Evan and Maria were chatting amicably with Emmett, the three of them getting along well.
Blossom whispered, “Are you really going to give all of Emmett’s money to her p>
“I respect Emmett’s wishes p>
“What a shame p>
Elysia felt the loss, too. That was a lot of money, after all!