Chapter 558 Come Off It! (2/2)

He silently followed her into the kitchen. Watching her slender back disappearing ahead of him, he didn't know how to react. Suddenly he felt the tension building.

She wore a white d

because of this? And even eat your food? Stop dreaming! But if you want to serve us like a servant, then I have no objection,” he said coldly. Then he stood and went upstairs, not even giving her a second look.

Beryl was astonished by his sudden outburst of anger. She really had no idea why her dad would say such cruel words to her mom, ”What's wrong with daddy? He is crazy! I don't like him any more. Mommy, please don't be sad,” she pleaded uncertainly.

Trying to comfort Beryl, Emily didn't want her to become involved in their problems. She explained that he was in a bad mood because of work and asked her to forgive him. After making sure that Beryl finished her dinner, she asked the nanny to take her for a walk. Finally alone, she broke down and wept silently.

Was he really sick of her? Was he truly so disgusted with her that he refused the meal she cooked for him?

No, it could not be. Maybe it was just because this meal didn't suit his taste. She finally found an excuse to soothe herself with.

Trying to convince herself with this excuse, she hoped that it would make her feel better. It didn't.

She sat alone in the dining room and ate the meal automatically. The food was sent to her mouth garnished with her tears. It tasted bitter.

Jacob logged onto the surveillance video of the dining room, watching her moves silently. Gradually, he began thinking that something was wrong with her.

In the video, it seemed that she behaved normally, as before. She was eating slowly at the table.

But it was weird that she didn't stop eating, even after half an hour, she was still putting food from the plates into her mouth. Her actions were almost mechanical.

Did she want to eat herself to death?

Or did she do it on purpose? Was this a ploy aimed at getting his attention and making him feel guilty for his treatment of her?

Jacob decided to stop her crazy actions and headed downstairs. At the sight of her bitterly gorging on the feast, he couldn't control himself anymore.

”Stop it, Emily! Do you hear me?” he shouted at her.