Chapter 412 Disappointment
Chapter 412 Disappointment
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Even though the Guzmans didn’t want to let Noelle and Sebastian leave, they knew this wasn’t the time to force anyone to stay. They all gave a few parting words and watched Noelle and Sebastian leave together.
The black car silently drove away from the Guzman Residence, disappearing into the night.
Less than ten minutes after the car left, another car rushed through the front gate.
Mary got out of the car in a rush, carrying several shopping bags. As soon as she stepped inside, she anxiously asked the servant who came to greet her, “Noey? Is she back? Where is she?”
The servant whispered, “Mrs. Mary, Ms. Noelle and Mr. Sebastian already had dinner and just left.”
“Left?!” Mary’s face changed, and she frowned, annoyed. “How did they leave so fast? Didn’t they just get back?”
She carried her bags quickly into the living room and ran right into Angus and the others coming out of the dining room.
As soon as Angus saw her, his face went cold. The gentle, loving expression he had shown Noelle disappeared completely, and his eyes became sharp as knives. “So you still remember to come back? Where did you go?”
Mary’s heart tightened under his gaze. She hurriedly lifted her shopping bags and forced a smile. “Dad, I… I went to get gifts for Noey! Look, I spent a long time picking them out. This jewelry set is the newest design, and this bag is a limited edition. I thought since Noey worked so hard on her show, I’d surprise her…”
As she spoke, she pulled the beautifully wrapped jewelry box and bag from the bags, trying to show her thoughtfulness.
But Angus looked at the shiny, expensive items. They were clearly bought in a rush. Instead of calming down, his anger flared even
more.
“Surprise?” He sneered, his voice tight with rage.
“Who do you think you’re fooling with this stuff? What do you think Noey is? Some kid who gets happy just because you flash a few sparkly things?”
“Dad! I’m not…” Mary’s face went pale under the scolding.
“Not what?” Angus cut her off, stepping closer, his eyes full of hurt and disappointment. “Have you forgotten? Back when Noey was lost, how many years did you cry? Praying, begging, asking everyone you knew–you wanted to turn the whole world upside down to find her! And now? She’s back. How are you treating her?!”
“I… I treat her well…” Mary’s voice was weak.
“Well? Tonight was her first episode’s wrap. We all were waiting to welcome her home, and you–her mom disappeared! You didn’t answer calls or texts! And now you bring back these last–minute, cheap gifts, thinking that covers everythin
Angus’s anger grew with every word. “Tell me, what have you been doing lately? Sneaking around, going out all the time, all secretive!”
Seeing Mary’s eyes flicker, he raised his voice even more. “Speak!”
Meanwhile, at the Melrose Manor.
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After getting home, Noelle sank into a hot bath. Steam rose around her, opening every pore in her body, and she felt completely relaxed and blissful.
Sebastian had even sent someone with drinks and fruit, letting her enjoy the bath even more.
Outside, he set the air conditioner to a comfortable temperature and changed into a casual outfit. The dark sweater hugged his nearly perfect body, every movement radiating lazy elegance and quiet power.
“Mr. Menzie.” Dex knocked lightly at the door.
He glanced inside first, and when he saw Noelle wasn’t there, he spoke up. “The person Mrs. Mary’s been meeting these days is… Viola.”
He lowered his voice at the last name.
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