Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 68

As expected, Old Mrs. Blake, assuming she was one of Lillian's sisters, greeted her with a warm and welcoming attitude.

"Bella, thank you so much for bringing him home."

Bella's smile was exceptionally sweet and beautiful. "It's no trouble at all, Mrs. Blake. Noah is such a well-behaved and lovely child. I adore him, so it could never be a bother."

Noah chimed in at the perfect moment, "Grandma, Auntie Bella takes care of me a lot these days."

Mrs. Blake nodded. "Your Auntie is pretty and kind to you. You're a lucky little charmer."

Lillian's expression had already begun to stiffen.

Just as Lillian felt a pang of loss, Old Mrs. Blake's gaze shifted to her, seizing the opportunity. "Lillian, the child is back now. Why don't you stay and have dinner with two lonely old people?"

Lillian was already feeling incredibly uncomfortable. But it was clear that Old Mrs. Blake was still trying her best to reconcile her and Sebastian.

Sebastian, who was standing right next to Lillian, took her hand. "Mom's right. I'm sure Lillian wants the family to be together too."

Old Mrs. Blake was a firm believer in the old saying that quarrels that start at the head of the bed end at the foot. With a child involved, there was even more reason to bring them together.

So, she smiled at Noah and said, "Noah, go on, convince your mommy to stay for dinner."

Noah looked at Lillian, his eyes filled with reluctance.

One glance was all it took for Lillian to read the expression of the son she had raised. Then, in the next second, Noah snuck a peek at Bella. Bella seemed to give him a subtle nod in response.

Only then did Noah approach Lillian, taking her other hand and shaking it gently. "Mommy, you haven't had dinner with Noah in a long, long time."

Lillian's nose tingled with unshed tears. One hand was held by her husband, the other gently tugged by her son. Hearing his pleading, cajoling voice, she felt as if she were trapped between fire and ice. One side was a raging inferno, threatening to consume her, while the other was a bone-chilling frost, poised to freeze her solid.

Hearing Sebastian's introduction now, he naturally assumed Bella was some relative of Lillian's, whose competence was a boon to the company. So, the old man gave a slight nod. "Stay for dinner, then."

With that simple sentence, Bella could no longer hide her delight.

Lillian didn't blame the elderly couple; she knew them well. But she now understood with even greater clarity Bella's tactics and Sebastian's protectiveness of her. In this situation, Sebastian had carefully downplayed the truth to ensure Bella could stay for dinner at his family home. The meaning was obvious.

Lillian thought to herself that the divorce proceedings between her and Sebastian would likely be finalized soon. He must be impatient to marry Bella. He had already brought her into the Blake family home. Her only regret was that she had agreed to stay for dinner so quickly. Now, with Bella's presence, the meal was bound to be uncomfortable for everyone.

A servant announced that dinner was served. Noah, while holding Bella's hand, also ran over to take Sebastian's. He led them both towards the dining room.

It was only then that Old Mrs. Blake suddenly realized something was amiss. She approached Lillian and asked, "Lillian, this Bella, is she some sister of yours?"

The word 'sister' struck Lillian's heart with a violent jolt. How could they possibly be sisters?