Trading My Ex for His Uncle

Delia shook her head, then quickly nodded under her mother's sharp gaze.

"Yes... I shouldn't have called Nyla's child a bastard," she muttered.

Emerald's expression didn't soften. If anything, she looked like she wanted to slap her again.

Delia shifted uncomfortably. "Mom... was I wrong?"

Watching her daughter's clueless, hesitant expression, Emerald felt an

overwhelming sense of regret. She had spoiled Delia too much-never taught hernoveldrama

to be calculating. And now, she had grown this stupid.

"I'm not mad at you for what you said," Emerald said coldly. "I'm mad because you made a scene and embarrassed yourself in front of the servants."

If word of this got out, Mary would have a field day mocking them in front of Edward.

Before Mary entered the picture, Edward had grown distant from Emerald, but at least he hadn't actively resented her and the children.

Ever since Mary became his mistress, she had constantly instigated, poisoning him against them. Now, Edward couldn't stand the sight of her or their kids, nitpicking at everything they did.

Just the thought of it filled Emerald with frustration.

And Delia... Well, Delia was a fool. The girl was cruel, yes—but stupid.

"Mom, I'm sorry. I won't do it again," Delia murmured.

Emerald narrowed her eyes. "I'm not saying you can't deal with Nyla. I'm saying you need to do it properly. If you're going to make a move, don't leave any loose ends. Understand?"

Delia looked confused, understanding only a little. She didn't dare voice it, however, and quickly nodded. "I understand."

Emerald knew Delia would obviously do something stupid again. She sighed but couldn't bring herself to scold her anymore. "Go sit down. Let me treat your face."

Delia obediently sat while Emerald retrieved the first-aid kit.

As Emerald cleaned up after treating Delia's

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reached out and hugged her around the waist, resting her head on her shoulder. swnovel

"Mom, I'm sorry for disappointing you again..." she apologized.

Emerald softened, patting her back. "Alright, alright. You're not a child anymore.

Enough with the dramatics. Go back now. I have work to do."

"No matter how old I am, I'll always be your baby," Delia said stubbornly.

Emerald chuckled. "Alright, that's enough. I really have work to do."

Delia pouted. "Fine. Will you have lunch with me today?"

"I can't. I have errands to run. Eat by yourself," Emerald replied.

"Oh..." Delia's mood visibly dropped.

Emerald sighed, pinching her daughter's cheek with a smile. "Alright, don't mope.

I'll bring you your favorite Black Forest cake tonight."

"Yay! Thanks, Mom!" Delia chirped.

Watching her daughter's mood flip so easily, Emerald smiled. Delia was still a child. She wondered if she'd ever grow up.

Once Delia teft, Emerald packed up

her files and made a call to Fle

instructing him to prepare the car. Then she grabbed a few documents and left the house. fo swnovel

Back in her room, Delia called over one of the maids. "Go up to the attic and douse her with cold water. Let's see

Pthat helps her remember her

place."

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