Chapter 249

Before Matilda could say anything, Miles's voice drifted in from behind. "Why would my sister-in-law even like you?" Lillian flinched, her body completely stiff. Both Matilda and Walter turned, surprised to hear Miles-he'd just called Leslie "sister-in-law." That was a first. Before, he always sounded reluctant, like he was forced into it by Broderick. But now? That tone wasn't quite right. Matilda's face fell a little. "Miles, is that any way to talk to Lillian? You know what that Leslie girl's like-arrogant and spoiled. Lillian used to be perfectly fine, and ever since Leslie showed up, how many times has she cried?" Miles let out a laugh, his expression unreadable. "Guess throwing a fit really pays off, huh?" Lillian's face turned pale. Everyone in the room was sharp enough to catch what he meant. Sometimes, the one who's really hurt gets unnoticed, just because she's not the type to cry or throw a scene. But the one who acts all weak and weepy? Suddenly everyone's on her side. Mile