Chapter 727 How Calculating She Is (2/2)

”Sir, I know why you look so indifferent. Because you don't really care for Beryl anymore. It doesn't matter. I'll take her away, because I like her very much, and I want her to be happy...”

Her words insinuated that Beryl was no longer important to him, sinc

er wanted me as her mother...”

Jacob's heart throbbed restlessly at hearing this, but he concealed it quickly. He softly consoled her, ”Don't worry. Give her some time. I know she's still accepting you. Just relax.”

He poured her a glass of warm water and thoughtfully brought her a more comfortable garment to wear.

Emily felt refreshed and more comfortable, but she was still worried, ”Where's Beryl? Did she go to school today? I'd like to see her.”

”Emily,” Jacob paused for a moment, and then continued, ”There's something I have to tell you first.”

”What's going on?”

”Remember the day you slipped on the oil? You didn't fall by accident, but by design. And the one who has been trying to hurt you is Ancho.”

Hearing this, Emily didn't seem to be shocked. She felt that her speculations were confirmed instead. ”I know she doesn't like me, but it's such an awful thing to do, even for her. How dare she do that!”

Then Jacob told her about how Ancho had bribed the servants. ”I've already punished those servants. But Ancho has Beryl on her side...”

Emily couldn't help but frown as Beryl clearly had so much faith in Ancho. Sadly Beryl didn't know how calculating she was.

”I kicked Ancho out, but Beryl was angry and upset. She said that she didn't want to see me. So she's gone to live with David and Rita.” Jacob dared not tell Emily the truth. He chose to tell her a white lie instead. ”So, let's leave her alone to calm down for a while.”

Although Emily felt downcast by this news, she finally nodded.