Chapter 350: Did You Want to Be a Motivational Speaker?
"Welcome, Eve..."
"Little Aunt! Welcome!"
A delighted Leslie and enthusiastic Calliope greeted Evelyn as soon as she stepped into the manor.
The young lady smiled awkwardly at her sister-in-law and niece. She approached the elevated platform of the entryway. The lamps hung above basking her frame with their lights.
"H-hello, Second Sister and Poppy," Evelyn returned the greeting. Her voice was slightly hoarse because of her previous crying, "Sorry for intruding..."
"Don’t say that ah. We’re happy... to have you here..." Leslie chuckled. She tried to comfort the heartbroken young lady, "Feel free to stay... as long as you want..."
Leslie was initially baffled when Calix called earlier to inform her about Evelyn. She was further surprised to learn the younger lady had already caught the man cheating on her.
"Eve doesn’t wanna go back home. I’m worried to leave her alone. Can I bring her to our home?"
Calix’s intention in asking was obvious. It was a courtesy gesture of respect to Leslie, his wife. Even though he believed she wouldn’t reject his suggestion, he still asked her first.
Knowing how much Calix respected her as his wife warmed Leslie’s heart. She agreed and even told him to bring Evelyn to their home as soon as possible.
"I don’t want to bother everyone here..."