Sweet Flash Marriage with the Restrained Tycoon (Isabelle and Damien) novel Chapter 470

Crisis

Chapter 470 A Family Crisis

Caroline worried Isabelle might get too upset, which wouldn’t be good for the pregnancy.

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“Take Caroline over there to sit down for a bit,” Damian spoke softly as he gave Isabelle’s shoulders a reassuring squeeze.

For a moment, Isabelle had forgotten he was right beside her. Hearing his steady voice, her emotions quickly settled.

“Bruce.” Damian glanced toward him.

Bruce nodded and escorted the two women to a quiet seating area nearby.

“Get out of my sight!” Eric shot Sophia a sharp, warning look.

Camellia quickly pulled Sophia away.

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Sophia, however, refused to yield. She shook off her mother’s hand and stormed outside on her own.

Just then, Louis and Regina arrived as well.

Regina went to sit with Isabelle and Caroline, while Louis joined Damian and the other men. Their conversation turned hushed and serious.

The only words the women could catch were, “I’m afraid it doesn’t look good…”

Caroline gripped Regina’s hand even tighter, tears flowing freely down her cheeks.

They had only just been reunited as a family–were they really about to be torn apart again?

Everyone knew his health was fragile, but no one had expected/such a sudden decline.

Not far away, Sophia watched the family gathering and muttered under her breath, “They hardly ever visited before, but now look –everyone rushing over as if they’re so devoted…”

“Do you want me to slap you again?” Camellia let go of Sophia’s arm and hissed quietly. “He’s my father! If anything happens to him, I won’t let you off easily either! What did you say to him?!”

Sophia stared at Camellia in disbelief.

“Mom, what could I possibly have said? Grandpa had already made his decisions. What difference could my words make?” Sophia’s expression was pained.

“Even if I did say something, at his age and with his condition, it’s not unusual for something to happen suddenly. Why does it have to be my fault? Why does everyone always…”

Why is everything always blamed on me?

A wave of bitter resentment washed over Sophia.

“Then tell me truthfully, what exactly did you say to Grandpa Camellia pressed, trying to keep her patience.

Sophia hesitated, opening her mouth but no words came out. “.”

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Chapter 470 A Family Crisis

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She couldn’t bring herself to say it

Camellia took Sophia’s band, her tone earnest. “If Grandpa… if he doesn’t make it aside from us, they are the only family you and your brother have left. If you ever lace reat trouble in the future, they won’t just stand by And…”

“Grandpa’s assets are not for you to covet. Even if he leaves the majority to your aunt, that has nothing to do with you, or with us. If… if something really did happen because you stirred up these matters, the fault would lie with you. Besides, with your head for business? You wouldn’t even know where to begin. It’s better to focus on building a stable career.”

“Gee, thanks for the vote of confidence, Mom!” Who spoke about their own daughter that way?

Camelia looked at this daughter who never seemed to mature, feeling both sorrow and guilt. She should have disciplined her more strictly years ago–perhaps things wouldn’t have come to this.

“So, what did you actually say to him?”

“Nothing. Grandpa was the one who asked to see me.” But no one believed her.

Last night, Christian had called for Sophia, saying he wanted to talk. It was very late, and Sophia went to his room alone. The housekeeper had just finished tidying up when she arrived.

“Not happy about things?” Christian had asked Sophia with a faint, weary smile.

Of course she wasn’t happy–who would be? “No,” she replied.

She knew Christian’s health was fragile, so she wouldn’t say anything outright hurtful, but her displeasure was still written plainly on her face.

“No need to hide it. I’ve watched you grow up. I know what’s on your mind.”

Christian looked at Sophia earnestly. His voice lacked its usual strength, sounding thin and raspy, as if he were clinging to his last reserves of energy.

Sophia remained silent, her heart heavy with a dull ache as she looked at him.

“I’ve taught you many things since you were a child. You’re an adult now, with some experience of the world. You should have your own perspective.” He paused, then asked directly, “You don’t care for your aunt and cousin, do you?”

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