Guinevere didnât look too thrilled.
Believing that she would end up getting married to Weston, she had always treated Wendy as her motherâin law.
She had tried to call her âWendyâ before, but Wendy seemed displeased. Guinevere could only call her Madam, just like the servants in Ford Mansion.
The last thing she expected was for Wendy to allow Ella to address her on a firstâname basis.
She clenched her fists but smiled. âI remember that you once announced Ella as your godâ
daughter,â she blurted with thinlyâ
veiled irony. âSince sheâs your god daughter, why isnât she calling you âMom?â
âShe can call me whatever she likes.â
Wendy was rather annoyed with Guinevereâs questions and glanced at her mildly, âWhat we address each other is a mere formality. Although I treat her as my god daughter, she might very well become my daughterâin law. Sheâll have plenty of chances to call me âMomâ in the future!â
It was unclear if Wendy had deliberately said those things to anger Guinevere, but it made Guinevereâs face turn dark with displeasure.
She was seething with fury but refused to express it, the internal conflict contorting her face.
Stella didnât want to continue staying at the door. She glanced at Weston. âShall we take Zack in? Itâs rather windy here.â
Guinevere immediately said, âGive Zack to me. Iâll carry him in.â
Her strongly defensive actions made it clear that she did not want Ella anywhere near Zack.
Stella shrugged nonchalantly as she looked at Guinevere plucking Zack from Wendyâs arms as though she was protecting him from her. She merel y wanted to upset Guinevereâin her eyes, Guinevere was nothing but a clown.
âI thought you two wanted to have some alone time. Why did you suddenly come back here?â
Wendy sat back on the couch and instructed the housekeeper to pour a cup of tea for Stella. âThis is rose tea from Damsil City. It nourishes the skin and is known for its detoxifying effects. Try it.â
Stella took the cup from her. The tension in the air had barely eased when Weston
suddenly spoke up.
âWe came back because we have something to announce.â
He sat next to Stella with his arm casually placed on the backrest behind her, brandishing an aura of possessiveness in his posture. âRegarding E lla and my marriage plans...â
âWhat?"
Guinevere stood up in disbelief and shock. âYouâre marrying Ella?â
Stella was rather taken aback herself as she looked at Weston.
Weston looked back at her and reached out to brush her hair away from her cheeks. âIf she is willing to marry me, that is.â
Dead silence ensued.
Guinevereâs eyes turned red. âWe just broke off our engagement, and here you are, rushing to get married?â She refused to believe what was happening. She pointed to Stellaâs nose and snapped with pure vitriol, âWhat exactly did she do to you to bewitch you like this?â
Given Stellaâs status, she was unfit to even be Westonâs lover.
How could she, no, how dare she marry Weston?
Extreme fear and hatred pierced through her heart and veins.
Guinevere clenched her fists, her face paling.
At that moment, a wave of emotions and past memories overwhelmed her.
Her head was suddenly racked with intense pain.
Guinevere clutched her forehead; her face strained in pain.
âIt hurts... My head hurts...â she whined.