Chapter 350 The Truth
Tears streamed down Elizabeth's face.
Her expression became much more solemn, which combined with her sky-blue plain outfit and crystal shoes, giving her an ethereal and otherworldly aura.
Swallowing hard, Elizabeth spoke in a hoarse voice, "When Esme had one month left to live, the Windsor family held a dinner for you to choose a suitable wife."
"At that time, Esme really wanted to see the entirety of the Windsor Manor. She had one greatest wish in her life, which was to live in the Windsor Manor and was recognized as a member of the Windsor Family, even for just one day."
"She knew she was bedridden and gravely ill, and that she couldn't come. She asked me to take pictures of the Windsor Manor for her, but I forgot to bring the camera that day, so I couldn't take any pictures."
"This became her biggest regret before she died. For this, I feel very guilty. I feel that the person I have wronged the most in my life is her."
At this point, Elizabeth glanced at Alexander, smiled faintly, and said, "Do you know why I insisted on not taking the money from the contract when I left you? I know it was a huge sum, but a big part of the reason I didn't want it was that Esme only asked me to do this one thing for her, and I failed. I feel guilty towards her. So I couldn't take that money."
Alexander remained silent.
He placed her hand in his palm, holding it tightly.
He said nothing, nor did he ask.
But he knew what she was going to say next, and he didn't interrupt her.
Elizabeth continued, "Esme was the best person to me in this world; she was my family. She couldn't fulfill her wish while she was alive, so after her death, I wanted to give her something that is already mine. I just wanted to bring the Windsor Family's heirlooms closer to her and fulfill her wish. What's wrong with that?"
"All of you forced me to say it out loud. If I didn't, you can imagine what would happen to me today. But now that I've said it, I want to ask you. Can those rare treasures still be placed next to her gravestone without any protection? Can they!"
In the end, Elizabeth sneered.
Her expression was extremely contemptuous.
Everyone present was so shocked that they couldn't say a word.
Everyone knew that placing such valuable items next to a grave would be safe as long as no one outside knew. But once the news got out, those treasures could be stolen in an instant.
Elizabeth took a deep breath and said, "Please, Mr. Marcus Windsor, allow Gavin to go to the cemetery now and retrieve those treasures to return to you."
"No, Elizabeth." At some point, Amara from the Windsor Family had entered, leaning on a cane. She said shakily, "Elizabeth, you did the right thing. Esme suffered too much. By placing the bracelets next to her, you showed that you are compassionate and righteous. You are a good child."
Elizabeth's tears immediately flowed down. "Grandma."
Beside her, Marcus's face turned red with shame, and he didn't dare to lift his head. Felix and Sierra were no better off than Marcus.
The most embarrassed was Declan.
At this moment, his expression became extremely uncomfortable, and he kept coughing.
Meanwhile, the Guise Family looked extremely embarrassed. They couldn't decide whether to leave or stay, just standing there in the hall.
Especially Clara, with her dirty makeup and blood, looking so pathetic, and Elodie, who was trying to curry favor with her, made a perfect match, all extremely ugly.
At this moment, a sharp voice suddenly came from the door, "You two ugly women! Did you make my mom cry again? My mom is easy to bully, but I'm not! Don't think just because I'm small, I can't beat you up!"
Five-year-old Alice had always been brave and fierce.
Back in Collinsport, despite her small stature, she had defeated many children, both boys and girls. She had a lot of practical experience.
As Alice's words fell, she raised her hand.
In her hand, there was a delicate slingshot. She raised it, loaded it, and pulled back the rubber band as she gritted her teeth in anger.
She fired.
"Alice!" Elizabeth screamed in horror.
She didn't know who Alice would hit, and what if someone got hurt?
As soon as she finished speaking, she saw Clara's face covered in water, making her already dirty face even dirtier.
Clara, unaware of what had hit her, thought it was something deadly and screamed in terror, "No! Don't hit me!"
Alice snorted arrogantly, "Coward!"
Her slingshot was a toy prepared for her by Gavin.
The slingshot's ammunition was not harmful stones but capsules filled with sweet water.
Whoever got hit wouldn't suffer any physical harm, just end up sticky.
But Clara, who got hit, didn't know that, jumping and crying out in pain.
As she cried, she wiped her face, tasting a sweet flavor, "It's sweet."
She laughed foolishly.
Declan remained silent.
At this moment, he wished he could slap Clara ten times!
The guests present couldn't help but laugh.
"How embarrassing."
"She still won't leave; standing here makes her a clown!"
"They don't dare to leave without Alexander's permission."
"She deserves to be teased by Miss Windsor!"
"Miss Windsor is so cute."
"She's not shy at all and knows how to protect her mom."
"I wish I had a daughter like that."
At this moment, Alice, who was being praised, raised her slingshot again, this time aiming at Elodie.
Elodie stood there, her mouth agape in shock.
Alice's slingshot hit her teeth, making it look like she had a mouthful of blood.
"So bitter." Elodie immediately frowned, curling up into a ball, her expression twisted and ugly.
The pill was extremely bitter.
The guests couldn't help but laugh.
Alice became even more proud. She walked up to Elizabeth, glaring at Clara and Elodie, "I'm going to make you two cry today! But first, I need to hit someone else!"
With that, she picked up her slingshot and aimed it fiercely at Declan.
"Alice, no!" Elizabeth exclaimed in horror.
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