Chapter 585: Did It Really Happen?(Extra Story)
"Daddy! I... I was just momentarily blinded by impulse. Wuwu... I know I was wrong!" Charlotte, despite being spoiled, was still terribly afraid of Mr. Taylor.
Everett, seeing that everything had been said, stood up. "Uncle Taylor, I have no intention of making this public, considering the bond between our families. However... if Mingming continues to stir up trouble, I won’t be so lenient next time. I have some matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave. Enjoy your meal."
Mr. Taylor immediately got up. "I sincerely apologize, Everett. Mingming made a mistake, and I will make sure to discipline her properly from now on. Thank you for your patience this time. Mingming, hurry up and thank Everett!"
With tears in her eyes, Charlotte reluctantly apologized, watching as Everett left the private dining room. Tears streamed down her face, smearing her makeup until she looked like a mess—a complete raccoon-eyed disaster.
Mrs. Taylor, both angry and helpless, handed her a tissue. "I’ve always told you that children shouldn’t be spoiled. When I tried to be stricter with her before, you accused me of meddling too much! If I didn’t care for her as my own daughter, I wouldn’t even bother! Look at Miss Ella from before—her stepmother pampered her to the extreme, turning her into an uncontrollable brat. Only after being bullied by her half-sister and half-brother did she finally develop some sense and wisdom!"
Mr. Taylor took a deep breath, glaring coldly at the sobbing Charlotte. "Enough! From now on, she’s your responsibility. Discipline her however you see fit—I won’t interfere anymore!"
He stood up, completely losing his appetite for the meal.
After Mr. Taylor left, Charlotte continued sobbing, tears and snot running down her face. "Auntie, what did I do wrong? I just wanted to vent my frustration... That wretched woman seduced Everett, yet he still defends her..."
Mrs. Taylor looked at Charlotte seriously. "Mingming, answer me honestly. Have you actually tried to understand what’s really going on between them? Do you think Everett is a man who would be easily swayed by a woman’s beauty? Why do you think, after all these years, he’s never had a girlfriend?"
Charlotte was taken aback and stopped crying, looking at Mrs. Taylor in confusion.
Although she didn’t like this stepmother, Mrs. Taylor was always fair and had a keen sense of judgment. She was widely respected and had firmly held her position as the matriarch of the Taylor family, even without bearing a child of her own.