Chapter 75: Clues to the Birth Father
"It’s fine, Mr. Allen, no need to be so formal," Ella responded calmly with a smile.
Mrs. Allen looked at Eric with a frown and asked, "Eric, you and Avery grew up together. Is there really no hope for you two?"
"Auntie, I’m sorry, but I have always seen her as a sister," Eric replied coolly.
Mrs. Allen’s gaze shifted to Ella. Seeing how beautiful she was, with eyes like stars that were both clear and captivating, her lips twisted into a mocking smile. "You must still be a student, right? I didn’t expect someone so young to be so adept at seducing men."
Her words were a blatant attempt to demean Ella as nothing more than a temptress.
Mr. Allen’s expression darkened, surprised that his wife would say such an inappropriate thing.
"Thank you for the compliment, Mrs. Allen. I believe that no matter one’s age, it’s important to have skills. If you can’t win the man you love, don’t blame others. Besides, I’m openly with Mr. Nelson. He’s unmarried, and so am I. I have no guilt whatsoever," Ella said, her smile cold and unwavering.
"You..."
Mrs. Allen tried to say more, but Mr. Allen cut her off, "I’m hungry. Eric, we’ll be going now."
Mrs. Allen held back her anger and followed Mr. Allen to the opposite private room. Emma shot a hateful glare at Ella, while Avery looked at Eric with sorrow and longing, her eyes brimming with unshed tears.
From childhood, Avery had only ever had eyes for Eric.