Chapter 222: Chapter 223

Chapter 223 Her Heart Has Long Grown Cold “Exactly!” Lloyd nodded eagerly.

She was rendered speechless.

No wonder Gavyn’s face looked so terrible just now.

“Ah, Ms. Koch, I’m telling the truth, please think about it,” Lloyd sighed and followed Gavyn’s footsteps as they left.

Aylin stood still, her lips pursed and eyes narrowed, lost in thought about something unknown.

Ryker’s face tightened, and his fingers gradually clenched.

So it turns out that she had suddenly invited him to dinner as a way to thank him for what happened online in the morning.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t actually him who had done it.

Aylin has always been kind-hearted and compassionate. Gavyn’s attempt to please her might not necessarily make her change her mind directly, but it could potentially cause her to waver.

“Aylin, I think there’s been a misunderstanding. When you invited me to dinner, I didn’t think much of it. I should have asked for more details,” Ryker interrupted Aylin’s silence.

“Ah, it’s not your concern, I was just mistaken.”

Aylin rubbed her temples to regain focus and pulled out a chair for Ryker with a smile. “Don’t just stand there, sit down. Let’s eat.”

She was speechless about her own performance just now, but what left her even more speechless was Gavyn’s behavior. It was inexplicable and he didn’t bother to explain, yet he still expected others to understand.

Why should everyone try to understand him?

Aylin sat down, a cold smile in her heart.

Over the course of three years, every time she hoped he would appear to protect her, he never showed up. Her hopes had been dashed too many times, and her heart had long since grown cold.

Did she really think she would be moved to tears with gratitude because of this?

“How ridiculous!”

In the end, she ate her meal tastelessly, feeling restless and annoyed.

Ryker deliberately ordered a few dishes that Aylin loved to eat, but seeing her lack enthusiasm, his uneasiness gradually grew.

Aylin couldn’t see it, but as a man, he could clearly tell that Gavyn was slowly starting to care about her, even trying to win her affection.

It could not be done.

Ryker clenched hits fork without showing any emotion. Once, he had missed his chance, but now that Aylin had finally returned to his side, he would never let her go again!

At this moment, the largest airport in New York.

Sariah stood at the arrival gate with her tote bag, eagerly waiting. Suddenly, she spotted a familiar figure and excitedly waved, calling out, “Abby, over here!”

A little girl with twin ponytails walked through the crowd. She appeared to be around seven or eight years old, with a round, adorable face and bright, innocent eyes that nervously took in all the unfamiliar surroundings.

Upon seeing Sariah, it felt like finding the only familiar person, and like a young swallow returning to its nest, I hurried over to her.

“Sarial,” Abby Koch called out sweetly, pursing her lips.

“Abby, you must be exhausted from sitting on the plane for so long, right? Look, I brought you at gift.”

Sariah took out the exquisite Disney doll from her tote bag. This limited edition item had cost her a pretty penny, and it was quite a painful expense.

But in order to win over her little cousin to deal with Aylin, there has to be some sacrifices made, right?

“Take a look, do you like it?”

This trick really worked wonders on Abby. Abby took the toy and couldn’t put it down, her face blooming with a childlike smile. “I love it! Thank you, Sariah!”

Her fondness for Sariah increased significantly in an instant.

Upon seeing the situation, a hint of vicious satisfaction flashed in Sariah’s eyes. However, she still maintained a gentle and amiable appearance, taking Abby’s hand, “I’m glad you like it. Let’s spend this summer vacation at my place. I’ll keep you company, and there are so many fun things to do in New York!”

Abby never expected that Sariah would care so much about her. She felt warmth and touched in her heart, thinking that Sariah was incredibly kind.

Thank you, Sariah, I’ll beliavel”

Abby Koch, Serena’s daughter.

She had always lived with her father in Seattle, but he was hopelessly inept, spending his days. drinking and doing nothing, never really taking care of her. Serena, on the other hand, was busy abroad and rarely had time to come back and look after her throughout the year.

In this brand new environment, she instinctively trusted the familiar Sariah.

“Don’t worry, just relax while you’re here with me. Feel free to do whatever you want, just like you’re at home. There’s no need to be afraid. However...”

Sariah suddenly changed her tone, lowering her voice and giving a serious warning, “Other people can help you, but if you come across Aylin, make sure to avoid her at all costs. She’s domineering at home, hitting and scolding whoever she wants! If she catches you, you’ll be in big trouble!”

In just a few words, Aylin was depicted as an unreasonable shrew!

Upon hearing this, Abby’s face immediately filled with anxiety, “I-I understand!”

Aylin is a bad person!

She silently recited in her heart.

Sariah flashed a smug smile, took out her phone, and brought Abby closer. “Come on, let’s take a photo to commemorate this moment.”

Soon, this photo was sent to Serena, who was far away in another country.

Sariah said, “Aunt Serena, I noticed Abby is feeling lonely and isolated in a foreign place. Since she’s on summer break, why don’t we invite her over to stay with us for a few days?”

Named as informing, but actually a warning to Serena. Now your daughter is with me too, we are all in the same boat!

With her phone screen turned off, Sariah felt refreshed and in high spirits, thinking that she had made a truly brilliant move.

Serena is living a good life abroad, and even though she wants to help, she can’t truly understand the torment she’s experiencing at the hands of Aylin.

Abby, on the other hand, is different.

After all, she is her own daughter; there’s no way she would just sit by and do nothing!

Since I’ve won over Serena and managed to get Abby to be my informant, it’s like killing two birds with one stone. There’s no way Aylin won’t stumble now!

After finishing her meal, Aylin returned home to rest.

As soon as she took off her high heels, she heard the female housekeeper announce from outside the door, “Ms. Koch, Sariah is here, she says she wants to see you.”

Aylin raised her eyebrows and said, “Let her in.”

She was curious to see what kind of tricks Sariah had up her sleeve this time.

Soon, Sariah gently opened the door and entered.

Today, she wore light makeup, and the injuries on her face had faded significantly. Dressed in a gentle knitted sweater and long pants, she seemed to have no lethality or aggressiveness.

But what caught people’s attention the most was the little girl following her.

“Aylin, you’re back.”

Upon seeing her, Sariah’s face lit up with a smile. She gently patted Abby’s back and introduced her, “This is Aunt Serena’s youngest daughter, Abby. We haven’t seen each other for many years. I thought it would be quite pitiful for her to spend her summer vacation alone in a foreign place, so I invited her over to stay for a couple of days.”

After she finished speaking, she gave Abby a push.

“Abby, this is your eldest cousin, Aylin. Say hello!”

Aylin didn’t have a good attitude Sariah, but it was hard to blame the innocent child. Besides, the little girl looked lovely and fair, just like a plump, juicy peach that made people like her at first sight.

She didn’t pay attention to Sariah, and half-squatting down, she smiled at Abby, “Hi Abby, how are you?”

Abby glared with her big eyes, greeting or responding, just constantly trying to hide behind Sariah.

Although Abby had met Aylin once when she was four years old, it had been almost five. years since then, and she had long forgotten about it.

At present, all the stereotypes about Aylin stem from Sariah’s malicious instigation.

Aylin’s brow furrowed slightly.

“Abby?”

Sariah chuckled and explained, “Perhaps the child has just arrived in New York and is feeling a bit overwhelmed. They’ll get used to it soon enough.”

“Really?”

Aylin stood up, a barely perceptible sharp glint flashing in her eyes.