At this point, Patricia had no choice but to toss her mom’s dignity under the bus to keep her own innocent image intact.

Otherwise, they’d have no place in the Howard family

While Patricia wasn’t sure what was going on in Ellinor’s head, the story she’d just spun was the most plausible one that could get Patricia off the hook. So she agreed with Ellinor’s version for now

Ellinor reached out with a sympathetic hand, tucking a loose strand of hair behind Patricia’s ear. “Yeah, I think so too. Ms Howard’s such a sweet and kind person. She nearly gave her life to save Theo and ended up being unable to have children. I can’t believe someone as selfless as her would get involved in something so harmful”

After hearing Ellinors veiled praises. Patricia felt a chill running down her spine. Ellinors sudden defense felt a bit off

Ellinor frowned deeply, looking worried “Ms. Howard, I just remembered! You also chugged a big glass of pomegranate juice spiked with way too much saffron without knowing it. Are you okay? Do you feel unwell anywhere?!

down around Ellinor, but for now, she had to play along. She shook her head innocently. Tim sorry to worry you, Ellinor, but I’m fine. I

even girls who aren’t pregnant can

knew full well that Ellinor wasn’t genuinely concerned for her. She politely declined, “Thank you for your concern, Ellinor. But I’m really okay, there’s no need for a check

checked? You drank a whole glass, not just a sip! Look at your brother, Byran. He only had half a glass, and he started bleeding from his stomach! For safety’s

refused again. “No need! I’m really okay! Actually, I didn’t

and she accidentally let slip something she shouldn’t have said,

her mistake, she

out of the bag, and

you didn’t throw up the juice? If

Patricia’s face froze

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