A wedding night Love Affair With The Billionaire novel Chapter 63

The Stone residence wasn't far from where she and Tanner stayed, but Eliza still had the chauffeur detour the city center.

She didn't dare expose any telltale signs going back to her family this time, anxious. After calming down, she got out of the car and hailed a taxi to the Stone residence.

A bad feeling kept stirring within her as if something horrible would happen. Could it have anything to do with Gracelynn? Her text was indeed worrying.

Clenching her phone in her hands, Eliza felt very disturbed, both anxious about returning to her family and concerned about Gracelynn.

A smooth ride, and she reached the residency in no time.

It was around noon when Eliza entered the main door.

Marco didn't have Tanner's taste, displaying every valuable item he got. The interior design was even lavish, as if people would look down on him if he didn't do so.

There was a backyard with some flowers and grass, but it was used for welcoming guests and holding parties. The various high-end decor there gave the area a secular feel. Marco usually never allowed anyone to go there as well.

The servants were all busy. The place was massive, and they had a lot of cleaning to do; their daily workload was rather heavy.

No one paid any attention to Eliza the entire time.

The place sure hadn't changed even a bit, as aloof as ever.

Upstairs, Raelyn stood in front of the monitor, pleased with what she was watching.

What did it feel like to be back, my dear Eliza? Because of Tanner, she must be well respected in that mansion, but so what? She was still nothing here.

It didn't feel good falling from the heavens, did it, Eliza?

Raelyn left the monitoring room and locked the door.

Only she and her father held the keys to the control room. That pair of mother and daughter were, after all, outsiders no matter how; they could never compare to her before her father.

Ironic, though. It probably had to do with genetics that Eliza loved to steal other people's men like her wh*re of a mother. Who did they think they were to be a part of her family?!

For years she had borne the shame of calling that woman her mother. It wouldn't be outrageous to find a bit of pleasure in her beloved daughter's misery, would it?

After all, that woman valued her father more than her life. No matter what she did, her so-called mother would tolerate it.

But now, it was time to greet her sweet little sister.

Raelyn came down in a long dress, looking elegant and composed.

"Eliza."

Just then, Eliza was in the hall, slowly walking toward the stairs.

The Stones had a spiral staircase with a massive crystal chandelier hanging in the middle. Coupled with the surrounding treasures, Raelyn looked even more elegant and otherworldly.

"Raelyn."

Eliza's voice was still a little croaky. She didn't dare look Raelyn in the eyes as no matter how hard she tried to forget, guilt would begin surging within her the moment she saw her.

In the end, her relationship with Tanner was nothing but a mistake.

Raelyn always knew what to do in front of others, holding Eliza's hands with affection and reproach in her voice as if she was sincere.

"Honestly, Eliza, you promised to come back early. Look at the time now; it's already noon!"

"How are you doing out there? Just come home if you've suffered any grievances. We're all here for you."

Her kind words were like torment to her, gradually feeling a lump in her throat. Raelyn was so sweet; she felt nothing but ashamed.

She bowed her head slightly, suppressing the urge to tell her sister everything.

"I'm doing quite well out there; you don't have to worry about me."

Raelyn sneered, seeing Eliza filled with guilt.

Eliza's unusual mood hadn't gone unnoticed to Raelyn. Yeah, how could she not be doing well when she lived with the man her sister yearned to be with?!

"Dad's not home; he's working away in the company. Mom is in the room upstairs. Do you want to go talk to her?"

Eliza nodded, smiling at her.

It was nothing more than a sensible smile, but it was an eyesore to Raelyn. Watching her go up, Raelyn wanted nothing more than to tear that phony b*tch to shreds despite the smile on her face.

Eliza could have her smug little moment a while longer; she won't be able to smile soon.

Watching her disappear from the stairs, Raelyn returned to her room.

……

Eliza knocked on her mother's door.

"Mom."

When the door opened, the woman inside had put on heavy makeup, but it still wasn't enough to cover up the wrinkles on her face. She was dressed glamorously, but Eliza only paid attention to the gradually white head of hair.

Her mother seemed to have aged even more.

Penelope was obviously excited, sizing Eliza up with a loving gaze. She had thought her daughter was no longer willing to come back.

"Eliza, it's good that you're back."

She pulled her into the room. They hadn't seen each other for a long time; a proper chat was way overdue.