"Sister Phoebe, do you care about money?" For so reason, she suddenly wanted to ask this.
Hearing her words, Phoebe Lyle’s hands paused before she continued drying her hair, saying, "I care. I care about every penny I earn."
After speaking, she fell silent, quietly pondering.
"My dad never cared about Lyle Corporation’s money, nor did he ever want Norman to fight for anything. It’s just my mom couldn’t let go."
"Mm, I know."
She responded softly.
She used to think the worst of the entire Lyle family was her uncle’s family, but actually, her uncle never did anything to her, only scolded her occasionally.
And although her aunt sotis had ill intentions, she never really wanted to harm her.
"When Joy dropped out back then, my dad was very angry. Aunt openly and secretly told the family that it was Elliana who instigated it, so at that ti, I was also indifferent to you."
"Ah?" Phoebe’s words surprised her, there were things she didn’t know!
Then Phoebe straightened her head, picked up a comb to brush her hair, and continued, "My dad didn’t allow anyone to help Joy because he hoped she’d suffer and co back on her own. But you kept assisting Joy, which solidified it."
"..." Elliana pursed her lips, lowering her head unconsciously. She thought it was her uncle and Grandma Lyle who heartlessly ignored Sister Joy.
So this is how it really was.
She thought for a mont and softly asked, "So did you believe it, Phoebe?"
Phoebe replied directly, "At first, I did."
"Sister Phoebe, is there anything else I don’t know?" She suddenly beca curious, wanting a more comprehensive understanding of so people and things.
"Back then, because Second Uncle married Second Aunt, the Lyle Corporation fell into his hands. However, because Second Aunt’s parents strongly opposed this marriage, it made the Lyle and Hu families like enemies."
Seeing her silence after hearing this, Phoebe comforted, "I’ve never seen it, just heard about it. But my dad isn’t soone who likes to make up stories."
"Mm, I know."
Once her hair was done, Phoebe said, "Alright, go to sleep. If you don’t sleep now, it’ll be dawn soon."
...
The next day.
Six in the morning.
Elliana woke up suddenly, barely two hours since she’d gone to sleep.
She picked up her phone, no missed calls but a ssage from Norman Bennett.
She hesitated for a long ti before typing two words: "Good morning~"
Just a second after sending the ssage, a notification sounded.
Norman Bennett: "Morning."
Imdiately, the phone rang.
It was Hannah Collins calling.
She quickly answered, "Hello, Hannah."
"I’m here. Your friend is fine. I had soone send her back to her hotown."
Hearing this, she breathed a sigh of relief and then worriedly asked, "Is Tiantian okay?"
"She’s fine. She said your dad just sent her to the hospital. You can call her to ask. I’m coming over to find you now."
"Mm."
Once Elliana finished speaking, Hannah ended the call too.
From the mont she received Little Sprout’s call, she left the Lyle’s old residence, checked the surveillance footage, and rushed straight to the Lyle’s in the middle of the night.
When she arrived, Shawn Lyle had a very good attitude, welcoming her in, and politely seeing them out.
At that point, she understood that Little Sprout had a reason to be so anxious.
She began to reevaluate Little Sprout’s words, "I don’t believe I live in such a family."
From the start, she misunderstood.
...
Two days later.
The funeral for the Lyle family’s eldest son was held as scheduled.
A lot of people ca, just like at a cocktail party, but with white flowers, and quietly reserved attendees.
In such situations, everyone would co before Grandma Lyle for a few words of comfort, followed by an exchange of conversations with purpose.
Joy didn’t appear today due to her poor condition. She couldn’t believe that Joy had kneeled for three full days and nights, without interruption.
This changed Grandma Lyle’s view of Joy even more. Now, she stood beside Grandma Lyle, alongside Ada Lee, Phoebe Lyle, and Aunt.
All were dressed in different styles of white dresses, with a white flower pinned to their chest.
While she was still worried about Joy, a dignified woman approached them, soone she obviously didn’t recognize.
"Madam Lyle, may the deceased rest in peace. Please accept my deepest condolences."
Grandma Lyle sighed, couldn’t help but shake her head, her face full of grief. After all, it was her own son, and how could she not feel sorrow?
She still rembered crying at her own mother’s funeral, where Grandma Lyle had scolded her as unlucky.
"Who are these two? I don’t think I’ve seen you before." The distinguished lady set her eyes on Elliana and Phoebe, warmly looking over the two.
Grandma Lyle wiped the tears running down her face before introducing, "They are both my granddaughters. The younger one is my second son’s daughter, and the older one is my eldest son’s daughter."
Then Grandma Lyle proceeded to introduce this distinguished lady to them.
The lady’s surna was Zhang, having slight connections with the Lyle family.
As they politely greeted her, Lady Zhang smiled, "Oh, how lovely they are. How old are they? Are they married?"
This question was so direct, just short of saying she had a son.
Grandma Lyle’s face darkened understanding why she ca, but she had high standards and naturally looked down upon such matters.
So she said, "They both have their settled lives. Once they grow up, the younger generation can’t be controlled."
...
After a while, feeling a bit urgent, she said to Grandma Lyle sitting nearby, "Grandma, I need to go to the bathroom."
"Hmph!" Grandma Lyle snorted coldly, bitterly saying, "When your mother died, I didn’t see you being so restless. Truly a heartless creature."
"..." Elliana was montarily speechless, but seeing the subtle smirk on Ada Lee’s face, she understood why Grandma Lyle was so irritable.
She suddenly felt pity for Grandma Lyle. At such an old age, she was still annoyed constantly by Ada Lee and her mother.
"Mom, after all, Minglan is Elliana’s mother, how can it be the sa?" Florence Lyle added, not forgetting to pour oil on the fire.
Hearing this, Grandma Lyle was furious, glaring at her angrily, gritting her teeth, scolding, "Truly an ingrate! Unfaithful and unfilial creature!"
Did she say anything? She didn’t, but it still didn’t stop Grandma Lyle from scolding her.
Phoebe Lyle, with a cold face, glanced at Ada Lee beside her and finally said, "Grandma, people have three urgent needs. I’ll leave for a mont too."
"Are you going to speak up for her too?" Grandma Lyle said angrily.
"Grandma, I’ll be back in a mont. We can’t embarrass the Lyle family here." With that, Elliana ignored whatever else Grandma Lyle wanted to say and turned away.
Phoebe Lyle was about to follow but seeing Ada Lee and Aunt still there, she decided to stay, avoiding any gossip behind the scenes.
"Weren’t you leaving too?" Grandma Lyle grumbled.
Phoebe expressed indifference, "I’m staying with you, so you don’t get upset again."
Seeing this, Grandma Lyle suppressed her anger, turning her head, but without the anger she had earlier, instead appearing sowhat childish, "Hmph! Talking without manners, I wonder how your mother taught you!"
"My mother didn’t teach , you’ve been teaching since I was young."
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