Chapter 969
Chapter 969:
Ellen’s expression softened, albeit slightly.
“Well, if I’d known that, I wouldn’t have jumped to conclusions p>
Maggie looked at her, exasperation evident.
“Did you even give Yelena a chance to explain p>
Ellen smiled awkwardly, realizing the truth. She hadn’t.
She had turned a deaf ear when Maggie had tried to explain on Yelena’s behalf earlier.
With a heavy sigh, Ellen mumbled,
“Alright, I’m hungry. Can we eat something p>
Maggie, still firm, replied,
“Since you realize you were wrong, apologize to Yelena first. Then you can eat p>
While Ellen and Austin shared a good relationship, there was a significant age gap. Ellen both respected and admired her brother and often acted childishly around him.
If Austin reprimanded her to defend Yelena, Ellen would probably blame Yelena for influencing him.
But Maggie’s words had a different effect. As a mother figure, Maggie’s advice didn’t feel out of place and was easier to accept.
Ellen rolled her eyes, but a thought crossed her mind. She immediately knew what to do next.
“I just remembered I have a meeting to attend. I’ll be on my way now.” Ellen attempted a quick escape, eager to be off.
“Hold on a moment.” Maggie reached out, grabbing Ellen’s arm with surprising strength.
It was only then that Ellen fully realized how firm Maggie’s grip was. Once held, she found it nearly impossible to break free.
“Mom, I really need to go.” Ellen looked up at Maggie, her eyes pleading for release.
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But Maggie wasn’t letting go so easily. “No, no matter how busy you are, there’s always room to apologize. Didn’t I teach you better than this when you were younger p>
Ellen pouted. Of course, she hadn’t forgotten the lessons of her childhood.
It wasn’t that she didn’t remember—she simply didn’t feel comfortable apologizing to Yelena.
Yet, under Maggie’s unwavering gaze, Ellen finally gave in, muttering an apology to Yelena. “I’m sorry p>
Her voice was barely audible, a whisper carried by the weight of reluctance.
Yelena, understanding that Ellen was no longer a child but a young adult with her own views, recognized the need for balance. She knew pressing too hard could only backfire, leaving a lingering resentment that would make things more difficult later on.
“It’s not a big deal,” Yelena replied, her tone calm and unbothered. She hadn’t insisted on the apology; rather, she had only wanted to gauge Ellen’s sincerity.
Since Ellen had offered the apology, there was no need to dwell on it any further.
Austin, breaking the brief silence, spoke up. “I won’t hold it against you this time. Mom’s already given you a lecture. But if there’s a next time, you’ll have to face the music p>
Ellen exhaled in relief, offering Austin a playful grimace before retreating back to the dining room. She flopped onto a chair and announced, “I’m starving. Breakfast, please!” The maid immediately got to work.