Chapter 436 To See Your True Colors

Capebatt City was always dry and desolate during the winter. With no sun today, everything was shrouded in a surreal haze. Emelie looked off into the distance, where rows of tombstones stood, feeling an acute sense of loneliness. "If you say so. I've made myself clear, and I assume you understand, Mrs. Middleton," Emelie said, her cold voice hanging in the air. Vanessa slightly furrowed her brows. "I feel like you have some misunderstanding about me. Did Will say something to you?" Emelie didn't bother to look at Vanessa and remained staring ahead. It seemed like she was observing something, or perhaps she was just lost in thought. Emelie couldn't shake off the numbness even after three days since Ronan's death. Vanessa added with sorrow in her voice, "Everyone says being a stepmother is hard. I've tried my best to be good to Will, but he still can't accept me. Now, even you're treating me this way, Emelie. I feel like such a failure." Emelie didn't respond. Vanessa sighed a