Thomas snapped, "Fine, maybe your mom overreacted a bit, but she's still your mother—can't you talk to her with a little more respect?"
"Yeah... sorry." Ethan admitted his fault without flinching. "Mom, I'm not blaming you. It's just... when it comes to Eleanor, I really can't think straight. I love her. She means the world to me. She's been through hell already. I just can't let her get hurt again."
The tension dropped a notch.
Thomas let out a heavy sigh. "Let's talk inside."
Camila's heart softened the moment that crossed her mind.
Right—her son came back safe and sound, and that really was thanks to Eleanor.
Honestly, she never truly hated the girl. Somehow, she just lost it earlier.
Back in the living room, one of the house staff brought tea.
Camila couldn't
