Chapter 58
Upon passing by, Madelyn threw Amella a mocking look that left her on edge. Yet, as memories of Victoria's humiliation resurfaced,
Amella's heart turned cold and hardened.
Madelyn approached Athena and casually hooked her arm through hers, deliberately asking, "What's the talk about? You both seem pretty serious."
Amelia couldn't believe how close Madelyn and
Athena appeared now. She had noticed Athena's preference for Elena before and had seen how much she disliked Madelyn. How could things have shifted so dramatically?
Caleb and Amelia were already pretty shocked, especially after seeing Madelyn and Andrew's display of affection earlier. They hadn't realized Athena was also so close to Madelyn. Amelia found it hard to belie
The Millers clearly favored Elena. Everything seemed to belong to Elena. What made Madelyn think she could claim any of it?
Athena gave Amelia a steely look." Athena gave Amelia a steely look. "I raised my granddaughter-in-law. I know Maddie is a kind person."
Her words shocked Amelia. She wondered what Athena meant.
Before Amelia could grasp it, she saw Athena glaring at her and saying, "You've really opened my eyes. I can't believe you'd choose the daughter of a homewrecker over your own!" Athena knew Amelia favored Elena but hadn't expected her to take it this far.
During those years, Madelyn rarely visited the Miller residence after returning to the Garcia residence. Athena couldn't imagine the hardships viadelyn endured living with the Garcias. She also couldn't understand how Amella and Caleb managed to keep Madelyn from returning to the Millers.
Amelia's expression
soured at Athena's words, then turned pale. She yearned to offer a defense but was interrupted by Madelyn, "Grandma, please don't be upset. It's your birthday today. Let's head downstairs."
"Alright." Athena stood up and gestured for a maid to show Amelia out. Her dismissal was clear and decisive.
As they exited the study, Athena patted Madelyn's hand sympathetically. "Maddie, you've endured so much hardship."
Reflecting on how Amelia had treated Madelyn just now, Athena was dismayed. Even if Madelyn had really done it, shouldn't Amelia, as her mother, feel compelled to protect her? Yet, Amelia seemed more inte Madelyn smiled warmly. "Grandma, I feel no hardship with you around."
"Sweetheart, you should go see Andrew."
"Let's go downstairs first," Madelyn suggested.
"Alright, alright." Athena was pleased to see Madelyn looking out för
her.
Meanwhile, Amelia and Caleb were shown out of the Miller residence under the watchful eyes of the maids. This time, they keenly felt the sting of humiliation.
Although they hadn't been welcomed warmly by the Millers before, this blatant disregard for their dignity only deepened Amelia's
bitterness toward Madelyn.
As they got into the car, Amelia clenched her fists and muttered, "I should've str led her years ago."
Caleb shot her a grim look. "What exactly did you and Mrs. Miller
Senior discuss earlier?"
He couldn't fathom why they were abruptly shown the door after Amelia's brief conversation with Athena. They were Andrew's parents-in-law, yet they endured such humiliation today. What stung most was Madelyn's silence. She didn't lift a finger to defend them, choosing instead to stand by and observe.
Caleb and Amelia conveniently forgot how they had treated Madelyn all these years because of Elena.
"Madelyn framed Elena for stabbing Andrew. Mrs. Miller Senior and the others believe her," Amelia said.
Caleb's features twisted into a deeper scowl. "How dare she?"
"There's nothing she wouldn't dare." Amelia's head throbbed with anger.
Elena had an important civil service exam approaching, and mishandling this incident could derail her career. With the Millers convinced she stabbed Andrew, they wouldn't support her in any way. The more Amelia dwelled on it, the more furious she grew. Madelyn. had already taken so much from Elena, and now, she was jeopardizing her future.
Caleb's eyes narrowed in anger. "Tell her to come home tomorrow, and let's see what she's after. We'll meet her demands."
Amelia was reluctant. Why should they cater to Madelyn's demands? Yet, with Elena's future in mind, she had no choice but to go along for
now.
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