Chapter 1285

It could have been the noisy surroundings, or it could have been that Odette was hard of hearing, but she didn't respond at all to Clarice's words and continued chatting and laughing with the people around her. Clayton, who was seated on Odette's left side, watched the entire scene unfold with a mocking smirk. Meanwhile, Jack's expression darkened. He had the feeling that Bella's family was intentionally putting him in a tough spot. Bella wore a similarly dark expression. She tightened her grip on his hand, worried that he wouldn't be able to withstand being treated this way. Clarice wore a hardened expression. She treasured Bella like a precious gem, after all. It felt like her heart was being stabbed as she watched Bella be mistreated by Odette. However, there was nothing she could do, since Odette's position in the family was higher than her own. She could only quietly endure. Seeing that Odette hadn't responded, Clarice steeled her nerves and addressed her again. "Mom, Bella