Chapter 186

Unexpectedly, such a cold and aloof individual would stand up for a girl, contradicting his father for her sake… Could it be, that he has genuinely fallen for her? At this thought, Laila Mason couldn't help but clench her fingers, her complexion suddenly turning a few shades darker. Meanwhile, in the bedroom, Celeste sat on the edge of the bed, her eyes red and tears flowing ceaselessly. She started crying as soon as she stepped into the room. Eleanor and Robert could only stand by and watch, helpless. When her tears were finally almost spent, Robert stretched out a hand, offering her a clean, neat handkerchief. Celeste snatched it gratefully, roughly wiping at her face. At this moment, she was no longer the gentle, dignified lady of a noble house, but a woman who just wished to cry out her heartbreak. “He better had not come back!…” Celeste stuttered between sobs, talking while gazing at Robert with a pained look in her eyes, "It's so rare for you to come home, yet he treats you like