Chapter 228 - Two Hundred And Twenty-eight: Murdered Christina (2/2)

”I said, see, not touch,” the protective Isabella reminded her fiercely.

Anabelle retorted,  ” How can I just watch and not touch this cute looking innocent baby,” she cooed.

And on cue, Neon chuckled and he stretched his hand out as if inviting Anabelle to carry him.

Isabella was alarmed at once, her sly cousin must be trying to convert the love Neon has for her.

”Jennifer, continue with what you were doing,” Isabella handed the baby back to his mother and began to pull the guests out of the nursery.

”Isabella, what is wrong with you?” Anabelle was offended by the way she chased them both out.

”The two of you have seen the dark secret I'm keeping so be on your way,” she expelled them without blinking her eye.

”You're so selfish,” Anabelle accused, tears stinging her eyes.

”Don't let it fall, you know they don't move me,” She advised her cousin not to shed tears in her presence.

”You're so mean!” Anabelle spat and ran off.

”We just came to see how you were progressing and see you off as well. But you're obviously doing more than fine,” Pedro said to her with an attitude before going after Anabelle.

”Why does my heart hurt?” Isabella caressed her chest feeling disturbed by this new unusual feeling.

”Whatever,” she dismissed it and went back to the baby's room.

Meanwhile, Niklaus found himself agreeing to sponsor all of Emily's shopping this season- though he wouldn't be here presently. He and his sister were reminiscing their childhood when he caught sight of Eden.

”You brought him here, too?” He asked in disbelief.

After Maya's death, his relationship with Eden was no better than a stranger's. The only reason both were still on seeing terms was because of their daughters' relationship.

No matter what they did to those two, the girls always found a way of communicating with each other. So they let them be.

Though Niklaus tried not to be angry, Emily could see the strong look of disapproval on his face.

”No matter how much you both dislike each other, you're still family-”

”And he's headed my way,” Niklaus interrupted her.

Eden strode towards Niklaus with his jaw clenched with an apathetic outline.

”I need to talk to you,” he said.

”And I need to leave soon,” Niklaus gave out his own excuse.

Eden took a step forward,” It is something important,” the pissed cousin intentionally stressed on ”important” to tell Niklaus he wasn't here to fiddle.

”Sure, say it,” He finally agreed.

Eden's gaze moved to Emily,” I can't ….” he was shut up by Emily's glower.

”Sure, go ahead. I'm always been kept in the dark anyway,” she huffed and left them.

”Let's go to my office,” Niklaus somehow sensed this wasn't a subject to be discussed casually.

”Make yourself comfortable,” Niklaus gestured to him to take a seat when they reached.

But Eden chose to stand while Niklaus leaned against the edge of his desk, arms folded across his chest.

”Now, speak up, my time is precious” he demanded

”Have you heard of the misfortune that befell the Devon family?” Was Eden's odd question.

”You mean the death of Christina?”

”Yes, the death of your fianceé, Niklaus,” Eden pinpointed.

”Yes, I heard the news and it's quite an unfortunate incident,” Niklaus said, but there wasn't a trace of grief in his tone.

Eden looked him straight in the eyes, ”Why did you murder her, Niklaus?”