With a quick tuck of her hair behind her ear, she shed a strained smile.


    “I was too worried about Matthew; I got the wrong idea about your intention…”


    “That’s enough,” Be quickly interrupted.


    “Ste was right to be cautious in those circumstances.N?velDrama.Org content.


    There’s no need to take it personally.


    Everything is fine now, so let’s not bring up those unpleasant memories.


    ”


    Be’s disapproval of Elizabeth’s actions was obvious.


    She had intended toe alone today, but Elizabeth had insisted on tagging along.


    Elizabeth had sworn she wouldn’t cause any trouble, but she broke her promise.


    Be regretted her decision to bring Elizabeth along.


    Facing Be’s sharp gaze, Elizabeth stayed silent.


    Be’s expression softened a bit as she turned to Ste.


    “Actually, I came today because I have something important to share with you.


    ”


    Ste always respected Be, not because Be might be her mother, but for her own reputation in the industry.


    Hearing Be had something to say, Ste asked eagerly, “What is it?”


    Be was about to speak when Elizabeth’s face twisted, and she let out a low groan.


    Everyone’s attention shifted to Elizabeth.


    Be frowned, puzzled by Elizabeth’s behavior.


    Elizabeth clutched the sofa with one hand, pressing her other hand to her stomach.


    “Mom…”


    Be hurried to her side.


    “What’s wrong? Are you feeling sick?”


    Elizabeth’s face turned pale as she whispered, “I have a stomachache.


    I think I ate something bad this morning.


    ”


    Elizabeth sensed what Be was about to propose.


    Be intended for Ste to officially take charge of the design studio.


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    However, Elizabeth couldn’t bear to lose something she considered hers.


    Knowing that she was incapable of changing Be’s mind, Elizabeth decided to stall for time.


    She believed that by staying close to Be, she could prevent Ste from gaining any ground.


    Grasping Be’s hand, Elizabeth spoke with a strained voice.


    “Mom, I feel terrible.


    Can you take me to see a doctor?”


    Be hesitated, unsure if Elizabeth was truly unwell, but she couldn’t take the risk of ignoring her.


    Helping Elizabeth to her feet, Be turned to Ste with an apologetic expression.


    “We’ll have to discuss thister.


    I need to take Elizabeth to the doctor.


    ”


    Ste gave a quick nod as she watched them walk away, her gaze lingering until they were out of sight.


    Once they were gone, she sighed deeply.


    If Be really was her mother and Elizabeth was always around, how could she ever get close to Be?