A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 595

Clearly, the two of them were not entirely talking about the same thing.

But Suzanne's emotions were somewhat comforted.

Yet, her heartache deepened.

She had never intended to raise her daughter to be so understanding.

She would rather she be a willful little girl.

Thinking that Elissa had developed this personality because she had gone through so many difficult times, Suzanne felt her heart twist into a tight knot, unable to say a word.

She simply hugged Elissa tighter.

She couldn't figure out how to make up for everything in the past, to make up for her failure as a mother.

Elissa could clearly feel Suzanne crying harder.

Although silent, the damp patch on her shoulder was slowly spreading.

For no reason, she also felt an unspeakable sadness.

When Rowan came downstairs, this was the scene he saw.

This mother and daughter were really...

He walked over helplessly and patted Elissa's head before speaking, "Dinner's ready. Let's eat."

Suzanne only then noticed him. She hastily wiped her tears and returned to her usual elegant composure. "Are you done working, Rowan?"

When she arrived, Rowan was still in the study, and she hadn't let the staff disturb him.

Rowan nodded with a smile. "Yes. We have seasonal dishes today. Try them and see if they suit your taste."

Then, he personally walked behind Suzanne and began pushing her wheelchair.

Elissa was a bit surprised by his actions.

This wealthy heir usually never took the initiative to take care of anyone but her.

Suzanne was also taken aback, unable to pinpoint what felt off.

In the past, because of Rex and Rowan's friendship, the two families interacted quite a bit. But every time they met, he was incredibly sparing with his words.

Polite, yes, but no extra chatter.

Let alone taking the initiative to push her wheelchair.

Even that rascal Rex rarely showed such thoughtfulness.

However, the dinner was exceptionally warm and harmonious.

Both Janice and Suzanne took great care of Elissa, while Rowan frequently served food to Suzanne.

Elissa wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but she seemed to spot the rare quality of "attentiveness" on Rowan's face.

Knowing her observant nature, Rowan wasn't surprised. He pulled her onto his lap. "I'll tell you tomorrow."

Tomorrow, the Wilkinson family should have a definitive answer.

Meanwhile, over at Zephyr Manor, Rex was already hopping mad.

If he had known his mother was going to Rivercross Residence, he would have tagged along!

Why didn't she ask him to go with her!

He wanted to eat with his sister too, okay!

Unexpectedly, before he even got the chance to interrogate Suzanne upon her return, she beat him to the punch.

"Elissa wasn't feeling well. Why didn't you tell us when you got back from the hospital?"

Beside them, Laurel's expression tightened. "Elissa wasn't feeling well?"

Suzanne took a blanket from a staff member and draped it over her legs. "Yes, but she's feeling a bit better now."

Once the DNA results were out, they really needed to bring the girl home and take careful care of her.

Rex looked utterly confused. "Where wasn't she feeling well? She didn't tell me."

Jesse frowned in disgust. "So what was the point of you going to see Elissa? You might as well not have gone."

Rex: "?"