Layla and Tiara exchanged a glance, their arrogance deflated the moment Elise appeared.
Both bowed their heads slightly and muttered, "Mother."
Elise's sharp eyes swept over them, her anger evident. She let out a derisive snort. "You two came here claiming to visit a sick man, but instead, you bullied my grandson and granddaughter-in-law while I was resting! Get out, both of you! Go back to where you came from!"
"Mother, it's not like that. Let me explain—"
Tiara began, only to be cut off by Elise's thunderous voice.
"Didn't you hear me? I said, get out!"
Tiara tried to protest, but Layla tugged at her sleeve, silently urging her to let it go.
Biting back her frustration, Tiara shot a venomous glare at Deborah before falling silent.
Layla gave Elise a slight nod. "Mother, please re
