Chapter 76
Chapter 76
In that case, if Zinnia went back to the Shaw residence, she would be the only one to suffer.
Sofia’s love for Zinnia was heartfelt. Zinnia might not talk much, but her kindness and thoughtfulness were evident in the little things she did.
She knew Henry often had headaches, so she always found time to give him a massage. She even taught Raymond those techniques so he could do it for Henry when she wasn’t around.
She knew Sofia liked tea and personally picked out the best kinds for her. She even tailored a healthy meal plan just for her. When she noticed Jackson wasn’t sleeping well, she gave him a sleep aid the very next day.
Sofia had kept all this in her mind.
It might seem like they were the ones taking care of Zinnia, but in truth, Zinnia never caused them any trouble. She was so considerate as if afraid of being a burden, and she never asked for anything.
Whenever they gave her something, she would always return the gesture with a thoughtful gift the next day.
Sofia thought, ‘What a wonderful child! Yet the Shaw family doesn’t appreciate her. All they see is her quiet demeanor, mistaking it for a lack of charm or the ability to please others.
‘Yes, Betty knows how to sweet–talk her way into getting what she wants, but it’s always money, bags, or jewelry. Besides, Zinnia isn’t naturally quiet; she’d been hurt so deeply that she didn’t even want to speak to them anymore.
“When she’s with the Lynn brothers, she is soft–spoken and adorable. I always wish I could spend more time with her.’
Sofia thought Zinnia was truly lovable. It wasn’t her fault that they couldn’t see it. They had given all their patience to Betty and had none left for Zinnia.
“Zinnia is my daughter. How could I ever give up on her?” Maelis stared at Sofia in shock, her voice trembling.
She realized Sofia meant for Zinnia to live with the Lynn family from now on.
“Grandma, you’re making this too serious. Zinnia is someone we worked so hard to find and bring back.” Timothy, caught off guard by Sofia’s firm stance, stood up abruptly.
Even though Timothy usually acted indifferent toward Zinnia, the thought of giving up his sister had never crossed his mind.
“Is that what you think? You’ve been dragging your feet, unable to make a decision. Fine, I’ll make it for you. You trust Zinnia with us, don’t you? We’ll keep taking good care of her,” Sofia said.
Sofia glanced at them with a faint smile as if she had already won this
argument.
“I can tell from the way you talk about the two of them that you’re biased toward Betty, aren’t you?” Sofia murmured with a smile.
Timothy fell silent. He felt the weight of Sofia’s displeasure.
“Zinnia is a sweetheart to us. Betty is yours. If you don’t want Zinnia, then let her go. We’ll gladly take her in and give her the love she deserves,” Sofia declared with a blank face.
She made it clear that Zinnia wasn’t unwanted. What the Shaw family pushed aside, they cherished, and if they couldn’t see her worth, they would.
“Zinnia, I would never give up on you. Please, just give me a little more time. I’ll make things right between you and Betty.” Maelis‘ voice trembled as she
turned to Zinnia.
Maelis had never considered giving up on her. Zinnia was her child, the precious daughter she brought into the world with pain and effort. There was no way she would ever abandon her.
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Chapter 76
“I’m not going back to the Shaw residence.” Zinnia met Maelis’s pleading gaze, looking resolute.
“Zinnia, are you really going to push me to the edge?” Maelis said with tears in her eyes. She hadn’t expected Zinnia to stand against her.
“You’re the ones who gave up on me.” Zinnia frowned, confused by Maelis‘ tearful expression.
She saw Maelis‘ hesitation as the answer–she had chosen Betty over her.
After all, Maelis couldn’t even bring herself to suggest that Betty move out. Betty had been by her side since childhood, and Maelis worried she wouldn’t be able to handle the outside world.
Maelis would never give up on Betty. Which meant the one she chose to abandon was Zinnia.
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