The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart novel Chapter 1174

Brittany sighed, "You've got it all wrong."

She poured herself a cup of coffee, took a leisurely sip, and finally said, "Family ties are unbreakable. As Eltham's fiancée, of course, I want him to have a good relationship with his daughter."

The queen huffed, "That would be for the best."

Brittany, she did indeed like.

But Brittany's influence on Eltham, causing him to defy her, also brewed a bit of dislike within the queen.

At dinner, Twila was all over Eltham, trying to get his attention. Eltham, not wanting Brittany to feel left out, tried to reassure her.

But Twila always managed to interrupt him at just the right moment, shifting the focus away from Brittany.

Brittany, feeling like an outsider at the table, was thoroughly ignored.

After eating her fill, Twila planted a kiss on Eltham's cheek, leaving him momentarily stunned.

Then he pinched her cheek, "Time for bed."

Twila pouted, "But didn't you promise to tell me a bedtime story tonight?"

"Are you going back on your word?"

Her eyes began to well up, and Eltham felt a headache coming on, "I need to go back tonight, how about I come visit another day, okay?"

Eltham had moved out long ago and rarely spent the night at the royal residence.

Twila looked even more upset, "Dad, do you not like me? Is that why you don't live with Twila?"

Eltham pressed his lips together.

He wasn't particularly fond of kids, but the bond of blood was undeniable.

Seeing this, the queen intervened, "Alright, stay tonight."

She paused, "I'll have the guest room prepared."

The guest room was intended for Brittany.

Brittany didn't mind; it didn't make a difference to her where she slept.

Eltham agreed, and Twila's mood instantly brightened, showering the queen with affection and calling her "granny," much to her delight.

Brittany continued to eat her meal slowly, realizing for the first time that Twila was quite smart, especially skilled in winning people over.

Only, it seemed, with a bit of hostility towards her.