The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart novel Chapter 1173

Brittany remained tight-lipped throughout the evening.

At dinner, the queen noticed Twila's lack of appetite and said with a hint of concern, "Twila, what's the matter, dear?"

"I miss my mom." Ever since Twila could remember, it had always been just her and Hestia against the world. Now, suddenly being away from Hestia, she felt out of place.

"My mom's all alone at home, and I'm really worried about her," Twila said, gripping the queen's hand. "Grandma, can you please send me back? I miss my mom."

The queen was very fond of Twila and panicked at the thought of her leaving. "No, my dear, what would I do without you?"

Twila's eyes brimmed with tears, making her cheeks flush red.

The queen seemed to have an idea then, "How about I bring your mom here instead?"

Twila's eyes lit up with hope. "Really?"

Just then, Eltham slammed his cutlery down hard on the table. "Mother, you know as well as I do the consequences of having Hestia, an unmarried woman, stay in the royal residence. What will people say?"

The queen had her motives, both to spite Eltham and to use Hestia to drive a wedge between Brittany and Eltham. "I've tolerated all your antics, Eltham. Why can't I foster a relationship with my granddaughter?"

Eltham was taken aback. Not only had Hestia not left Craneville, but she also returned with a daughter! And after a paternity test, it turned out to be his child! Their closest moment had been holding hands; how could they have a child together?

Yet, the queen, knowing about Twila, insisted on bringing her into the royal household, clearly adoring her.

As the argument heated up, Twila, timid and fearful, clung to the queen's hand. "Grandma, does Dad not like me?" She couldn't understand Eltham's coldness, her father, who had previously been kind to her.

Seeing Twila so distressed softened the queen's heart, and she comforted her.

Brittany, being a mother herself, couldn't help but feel pity for Twila.

Regarding the queen's suggestion to bring Hestia over, Brittany had no objections. In fact, she was eager for their family to reunite, hoping it would release her from Eltham's grip.