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Billionaire And His Son Betrayed Me: Brothers Back Me Up novel Chapter 312

Chapter 312

Mrs. Wright had been with the Garcia family for years.

Lately, she’d been the one who most obviously ignored Xylia.

When Mrs. Wright came in, Xylia instinctively wanted to get up from Joshua’s arms.

But Joshua’s grip on her didn’t loosen at all, holding her tight so she couldn’t wriggle free. Seeing Mrs. Wright walk in, Xylia thought to herself that maybe it was better not to move after all.

Mrs. Wright shot them a look, put two glasses of milk on the table, and left without saying anything,

Joshua didn’t even glance at the milk. His face was dark, like a storm was brewing.

He picked Xylia up and carried her out of the study, heading straight to their bedroom.

You’re not having the milk?Xylia asked.

It was her who had the allergy, not Joshua. He could’ve had the milk if he wanted,Xylia thought to herself.

I don’t. I’ve given it up,Joshua said.

Joshua knew how to read peopleyears in business had taught him that much. Mrs. Wright’s behavior told him plenty without her saying a word.

When Xylia first moved into Garcia Villa, Joshua had made sure to hand the kitchen staff a list of all the things she couldn’t eat.

Mrs. Wright had been with the family the longest, so he’d even given her a written copy.

Turns out, she hadn’t remembered any of it. Joshua’s thoughts darkened: Is she just getting forgetful, or did

she never bother to care?

But Mrs. Wright could recite Noelle’s allergies and preferences from memory. So it clearly wasn’t about her memoryit was about who she actually cared to remember.

Joshua decided it might be time to replace some of the staff.

The bedroom carried a faint aroma from the diffuser.

Joshua stopped in his tracks as soon as they stepped through the doorway, still holding Xylia in his arms.

His expression was icyXylia felt like he’d turned into a walking air conditioner, a steady chill pouring off him that was impossible to ignore.

Xylia didn’t notice the scent at all; right then, all she could register was how furious Joshua suddenly seemed.

Xylia glanced up at him, hesitation in her eyes. Is something wrong?she asked quietly,

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Joshua lowered his gaze, giving her a small, almost teasing smile. We’re not sleeping here tonight.

Where are we going, then?Xylia blinked, looking at Joshua with a puzzled expression.

She honestly had no idea what he was thinking.

If we’re not staying in the bedroomthen where are we supposed to sleep tonight? Xylia wondered, completely thrown off by his sudden decision.

Joshua didn’t say a wordhe just swept Xylia up and carried her straight into the room next door.

The whole place had a girly vibe, all warm tones and comfy furniture. It instantly reminded Xylia of the apartment they used to share back in Norhill.

Wait, what is this place?Xylia asked, a puzzled look on her face.

Joshua finally set her down, and she turned toward him, her confusion obvious.

This is the room Eliza set up just for you,Joshua explained, flashing her a gentle smile.

Eliza started getting this room ready the moment she realized Joshua was really into Xylia.

She just knew he’d bring his future daughterinlaw home sooner or later, so she made sure there’d be a space just for her.

Even if Xylia never ended up sleeping here, Eliza felt it was worth itjust in case her soontobe daughterin- law ever visited and needed a place to stay.

How wonderful,Eliza thought to herself, feeling more than a little pleased with her plans.

Xylia couldn’t believe her ears. She set up a room just for me?

Seriouslya whole room just for me?Xylia thought, still stunned.

There were only two rooms up here, and it was obvious the one next to Joshua’s had been completely reworked.

Remodeling a place like this must’ve taken ages.

Eliza went this far to set up a room for mebefore I even got here?Xylia wondered, a mix of shock and warmth blooming inside her.

Xylia couldn’t quite explain what she felt. She was both surprised and genuinely happy.

She was surprised, but there was a gentle happiness bubbling up inside her.

Joshua took her hand, his voice soft. Eliza knew you’d probably go back to the Sadler family eventually. She was worried you wouldn’t have a place to stay if you ever came back to Jupiton, so she made sure there’d be a room waiting for you. She wanted you to always have a home here, no matter what.

Xylia felt a lump form in her throat, her eyes growing red and misty.

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Joshua gently brushed his fingers against her cheek, his voice soft. Are you touched?

Xylia nodded, unable to speak, too overwhelmed for words.

Why didn’t you tell me sooner?Xylia finally managed to ask, her voice a little shaky.

She’d been staying at Garcia Villa for days, and she’d never even set foot in this room.

Xylia tilted her head at Joshua, her eyes holding a clear accusation.

Did you do this on purpose?she demanded.

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He kept this room from me just so I’d have to sleep in his, Xylia thought, feeling equal parts exasperated and amused.

Joshua studiously ignored her glare, clearly determined to steer the conversation elsewhere.

Eliza actually left you a little surprise,he said, his voice light.

He led her over to the bed, opened the nightstand drawer, and pulled out a photo album.

Xylia had been ready to press him for answers, her doubts still swirlingI’m not letting him off the hook that easy‘—but

As soon as her eyes landed on the album, all her attention was swallowed up by it.

Wait, is this really Joshua’s childhood photo album?Xylia thought, totally caught off guard and more than a little curious.

Joshua noticed her staring and answered the question before she could even get it out.

That’s rightall my pictures from when I was a kid,Joshua said with a proud little grin.

Xylia practically snatched the album from him, her eyes sparkling as if she’d just gotten her hands on the coolest toy. She flipped it open and started going through the pages.

The first photo showed Joshua as a wrinkled newborn.

Even then, you could already see hints of his handsome features,

Beside the picture, someone had scrawled in bright red marker: [Our little Bella is finally out to see the world!]

Below that were three heartstwo big, one smallplus his birth date.

It was clear that Joshua’s parents had carefully documented every moment in this album, pouring their hearts into preserving his childhood memories.

Xylia was completely captivated.

Xylia had never had a childhood album of her ownthere was nothing to look back on, no treasured

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Back when Tessa had been away, Yves and Gia treated Xalia well enough, bon the couple’s tatly does very real parental love from them. It always felt like she was just passing through womeone else’s home, never triday belonging.

As for keepsakes like this, filled with memories so carefully recordedZylia had booty never seen of heard of anything like it before.

For her, this was completely newa kind of warmth she’d never experienced firsthand

Xylia kept flipping through the pages, her eyes glued to each photo.

There was Joshua at one year old, an adorable little cherub, clutching a crisp hundreddollar ball in his day hand, happy as can be.

Beside the photo, someone had scribbled: [This kid was grabbing cash at his hundredday celebrationhands down, he’s a born moneygrubber! Seriously, is he the living embodiment of good fortune for our family or what?]

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