Chapter 205 Speaking in Hints
James usually didn't have great timing, but he could feel the tension between the two women.
Surprised by Doris's comments, James asked, "Doris, why would you say that? Did you really go through all that?"
Doris's expression shifted, and a cold look flashed in her eyes.
Before James could react, Ivy stepped in, saying, "James, she's just been watching too many TV dramas. Ignore her. I need to talk to you. Let's go inside."
She tried to pull James away.
James, who usually avoided Ivy, looked at Doris with concern this time, which made Ivy even angrier.
They had been together for years, and now this woman was changing everything!
Ivy despised Doris.
Doris noticed Ivy's hatred and sneered.
Seeing the standoff, Thomas suggested, "Mr. Yates, why don't you invite the guests inside?"
Ivy snapped, "Watch your words. She's a guest; I'm the mistress here!"
James was annoyed by Ivy's behavior.
Doris sneered, "Some people love taking what belongs to others. But what's the point if they can't keep it?"
"You!"
Ivy was furious.
James, feeling a headache coming on, said, "Let's go inside and sit."
They all entered The Yates Mansion.
In the living room, a family portrait of Michael, Katherine, James, and Ethan hung on the wall, making Doris's heart ache. If it weren't for that accident, her child would be about the same age as Ethan!
Seeing Ethan's photo, Doris felt a strange familiarity. She realized she looked a bit like Ethan, and a bold idea crossed her mind—could it be...?
Lost in thought, a maid accidentally spilled hot water on Doris's clothes.
"How can you be so careless? We don't want people thinking we're bad hosts!" Ivy scolded the maid.
James couldn't take it anymore. "Ivy, can you speak nicely?"
Doris, trying to stay calm, pointed to the family photo and asked, "Is that your son?"
James nodded, looking guilty but proud when mentioning Ethan.
Ivy proudly said, "Yes, he's our child. He's always been smart and capable. In school, he was a top student, and now he's a legend in the industry..."
As Ivy spoke, she took James's arm and said, "James, aren't we lucky to have such a wonderful son?"
James thought about their marriage and felt a pang in his heart. But after a moment, he nodded and said, "Yes."
Doris felt a stabbing pain in her heart. She calmed herself and said, "That's enviable."
"My clothes are wet. Can I borrow a place to change?"
Ivy raised an eyebrow and replied, "Of course, you can change in my room!"
James looked at Ivy, confused. Why was she suddenly being so kind?
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