Chapter 181 A Man-to-Man Interrogation
Lillian's eyes narrowed subtly. "So, everything they've said is true," he murmured, his gaze brimming with disappointment as he regarded Eula once more. She felt the weight of his disillusionment."Yes, I am indeed the woman they've described," she admitted, her voice steady. As she spoke, she reached for her bag, ready to attend to her children.But Lillian, in a sudden move, seized her hand. "Eula, how did you become like this?" His voice echoed with the ghost of a memory.
In his mind, Eula had once been the epitome of innocence and charm. He yearned to understand her transformation, her current reality of having three children with unknown paternity shattering his previous perception of her.Eula met Lillian's gaze, a sneer curling her lips. "I didn’t change. You just didn't know me well enough," she retorted. With that, she strode into the glass house without a backward glance, placed her bag on a chair, and moved towards her three children, her arms encircling their small shoulders.Lillian watched in silence, his expression gradually hardening into a cold mask. He rose from his seat and departed.Eula gazed out at the cityscape, feeling its vastness shrink to insignificance. A thought flickered in her mind, a sentiment she imagined only an ambitious king might harbor. Angie turned to observe Lillian's retreating figure. Seeing he had already left, she tugged Eula aside. "Mommy, why are you so childish? Didn't you see that Judson is angry? You should go and appease him later," she advised, pressing a rose into Eula's hand and urging her forward.Eula glanced at Angie, a smile tugging at her lips. "Angie, you've misunderstood. Judson is merely my superior. Nothing more. It's not as you imagine," she clarified. Dewitt and Rodolfo, standing a short distance away, overheard their conversation.Angie shook her head, unconvinced. "I think he really likes you!"Eula's gaze found Judson, sitting alone at a table. From her vantage point, his handsome features were undeniable. His legs, long and lean, made his impeccably tailored trousers seem slightly short. His slender fingers curled around a cup, taking a sip.
A faint smile played in his sharp eyes, seemingly pleased with his coffee. Judson was indeed tall, handsome, and possessed a captivating aura.Eula quickly averted her gaze, fearing she might succumb to his charm. "Angie, you're mistaken. He's getting engaged to someone else on Saturday. Please don’t say such things in the future, alright?" She attempted to explain the situation in terms Angie could comprehend, hoping the young girl would understand.Disappointment flickered in Angie's eyes. "Is it true? Does he already have a girlfriend? Is she as beautiful as you?"
As an avid drama watcher, Angie grasped Eula's implications. She surmised that Judson's girlfriend wasn't as attractive as Eula and that he still harbored feelings for her. Convinced that Eula had a chance, she believed Judson viewed them as family. The resemblance between her brothers and Judson only solidified her conviction.She didn't want Judson to be with another woman. She didn't like that idea at all.Dewitt and Rodolfo, standing not too far away, understood Eula's intent. They exchanged glances, realizing their misconception about Judson's feelings toward their mother. They had even feared Eula was being mistreated again, a situation they would never tolerate.Approaching Judson, Dewitt and Rodolfo flanked him on either side. Rodolfo broke the silence, his voice clear. "Judson, are you really getting engaged?"Dewitt's gaze was sharp, icy even, as he stared at Judson. Rodolfo, on the other hand, appeared friendly, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. But the friendlier Rodolfo seemed, the more dangerous he truly was.Judson was taken aback by the boys' question. A flicker of helplessness crossed his eyes. "You're still young and don't understand these matters. I'll explain it to you in the future."
