He Gave Me Hearing, Then Taught Me What Silence Really Means novel Chapter 374

Lydia hadn't expected that just because Juniper took two slaps, Nelson would go to such great lengths.

She furrowed her brow and finally went to Yvonne's side, gently patting her chest.

"Mom, don't be angry. Her parents just died, so Nelson feels sorry for her right now. Seeing her hurt naturally makes him lean toward her. Now is not a good time to deal with her. Let's wait."

Yvonne couldn't think straight; her chest hurt too much. "When his older brother had his accident, I absolutely despised Juniper. I wished she were dead. How could she just stand by and do nothing? Kieran was driving for her! I can't swallow this anger. I can't watch both my sons be ruined by this kind of woman."

Lydia pressed her lips together and continued to comfort her.

Yvonne's emotions finally settled, though she felt a bit uneasy. "I feel like Juniper has gone crazy now too. She actually dared to lay a hand on me. Maybe she really was pushed over the edge. Lydia, you need to be careful. Juniper has always been jealous of you."

"I know. I won't let her step on me."

Yvonne took two headache pills and sighed for a long while. "If only Juniper could just drop dead, or if your grandfather stepped in. I've had enough of hearing her name."

"Mom, her parents just died, so it's a huge blow to her. Maybe she'll actually go insane from the shock in the future. Don't worry, I've already sent people to deal with her friend. As long as her only friend is miserable enough, she definitely won't be able to hold on."

Yvonne grabbed her hand and patted it. "I believe you. By the way, I heard the Harrington family wants to set up a marriage for Elias Harrington?"

Elias Harrington...

Thinking of that man's name made Lydia's fingers curl.

"Lydia, didn't Elias confess his feelings to you in the past, but you rejected him?"

Because of this, Yvonne was even more satisfied with Lydia. After all, the daughter-in-law that the Harrington family wanted ended up in the Saint family.

Lydia smiled. "That was so long ago. Besides, Elias and I haven't seen each other in years. He's been messing around outside, and Grandma Harrington isn't too happy about it. Now that Grandma is getting older, she probably really wants a woman to keep him in check."

No one knew that Elias leaving the Harrington family to goof around wasn't because of anything else, but because of her, Lydia.

The old lady of the Harrington family liked Lydia, pouring the love meant for her missing granddaughter onto her. Elias, however, despised this charade. Lydia had heard him talking to Grandma Harrington, saying casually, "Fake is fake. You keep a fake by your side and shower her with so much favor. Do you think Uncle would be happy if he found out? His daughter is missing, and you got a replacement. If I were him, I wouldn't want to come back either."

Elias had a bad temper, and having spent time in the military, he feared nothing.

He didn't get along well with Nelson either. Back then, to create the illusion that she was highly sought after, Lydia had told people that the bouquet of flowers Elias was holding was for her. Because of that, rumors started in their circle that Elias had been rejected by her. Especially since she frequently visited the Harrington family. Then Elias left the city, and everyone said it was because Lydia had ultimately chosen Nelson, breaking Elias's heart and prompting his brief departure.

These stories were very beneficial to Lydia. Over the years, she remained the most high-profile socialite.

But she was worried Elias would come back. If the Harrington family was dead set on arranging a marriage for him, who knew who they would pick.

At that point, the Harrington family's favor probably wouldn't fall on her anymore. After all, one would be someone joining the Harrington family, and she was someone with no blood relation to them. Even with Grandma Harrington's affection, compared to a real Harrington, Lydia still fell short.