Facade of Love Novel novel Chapter 223

Chapter 223 Paying Quite Close Attention 

Zoe shook her head, looking confused. “I attended a fashion show a few days ago where the signal was poor. I just got back this afternoon and sent him several messages, but he didn’t reply. When I went to Scott Corporation to find him, the staff there said he hadn’t been to the office for a few days. I wanted to ask you earlier, but I didn’t get a chance to.” 

I smiled and said, “He went to Lorrell with my mother. Maybe the signal there is bad, so he didn’t reply to your messages. He should be back in a couple of days.” 

She nodded and uttered a light, “Oh.” 

Thinking about what had happened to Liam and Emily earlier, I could not help but pull out my phone to check. I had intended to call Sweety to confirm things, but because of Christina’s little trouble–seeking drama, I had not found the time to do it. 

As I had not seen Liam, Emily, or even Ash, I was somewhat worried. 

Thankfully, two minutes later, the family of three came in together. Liam was holding Emily’s hand. Emily’s eyes looked a bit red as if she had cried, but they both wore smiles as they entered, looking like they had reconciled. 

Seeing them like that, I let out a sigh of relief. 

“What’s wrong?” Suddenly, Idris’s deep and magnetic voice sounded beside me. 

I withdrew my gaze, unexpectedly meeting his slightly narrowed dark eyes. I said instinctively, “Nothing…” 

He raised an eyebrow, observing me. “You seem to be paying quite close attention to Liam and Emily.” 

“Not at all!” I blurted out quickly. Then, realizing my reaction was a bit off, I hurriedly added, “I just think they look like a very happy family.” 

My words seemed to trigger something in Idris, as a shade of melancholy unexpectedly spread across his handsome face. He did not continue the conversation. 

Seeing his expression, I guessed what he might be thinking about–it was likely about the child we had lost. Catching a glimpse of his melancholy and self–reproach, I felt a trace of mockery in my heart. 

The best way to torment someone was not through physical abuse or insults, but by subtly reminding them of the irreparable mistakes they had made in the past. 

Watching his silent agony hurt more than inflicting physical wounds. 

However, reminding him also meant reopening my own wounds. 

The pain was not his alone; it was mine too! 

Feeling uncomfortable, I took a deep breath and turned to chat with Zoe to distract myself. 

Then, Madam Young entered, supported by Mr. Zachary. Seeing that all the younger members had arrived, she kindly said, “Everyone must be hungry, right? Let’s ask the kitchen to serve the dishes. We shouldn’t let the children go hungry.” 

Chapter 229 Paying Quite Close Attention 

Mr. Zachary nodded, and the younger family members rose to take Madam Young from Mr. Zachary, helping her to the main seat while exchanging pleasantries. 

As she did not see Christina at the table, Emily looked around anxiously and asked Zoe in a low voice, “Zoe, have you seen Christina? Where did she go?” 

Zoe shook her head, saying, “No, she left shortly after you and Yvette went out to the hall. I don’t know where she went. Maybe she’s playing in the yard.” 

Emily stood up to look for her, but I held her back and whispered, “Emily, it’s fine. She might be in the side room changing her clothes.” 

“Changing her clothes?” Emily looked puzzled. “Why would she be changing her clothes?”