The Devil CEO's Contract Wife novel Chapter 290

Chapter 290: Bully Got Served

My heart felt heavy hearing Esme say those words. I could only imagine what that must have been for her. Being at the center of gossip and confusion.

Esme didn’t show any distress either... just silence. From henceforth, I was gonna pay more attention to her silence before anything else. She had the habit of shutting out, and when she does, it’s hard to tell what’s wrong.

I was glad she was talking with me right now. I just hope she opened up more.

"Why didn’t you tell me about these rumors? Or about Adrian?" I asked softly.

"..."

Oh, Esme.

I brought her close, stroking her arms and waiting patiently for her to say something. I don’t care if I have to sit here in long silence.

"I’m sorry, Mommy."

"It’s okay..."

God, Agatha must be so twisted to have her son speak such a thing. How many lies has she been filling his head with all these years? To make him spread such vile rumors?

"Adrian came to me during lunchtime. I told him to go away, but he didn’t listen. He kept doing it, even though I told him to go away. Today was different. He pulled my hair and said I was a mistake and—"

"That’s enough, sweetie..." I said softly. "You don’t need to say anything else."

I don’t think I can stay calm anymore.

I got the full picture now, and I was right. Esme was provoked. The headmistress didn’t see this and based Esme’s actions on rumors, but it wasn’t.

"Whatever Adrian told you, don’t believe a word of it. Those are nothing but lies."

"I got so angry, and then my fist was hurting before I knew it, and my leg swung on its own."

I prayed my impulsive nature didn’t get past onto her, but there it was. She took every bit of it.

I held her hand. "Does it hurt now?"

"Not any more. You made it better."

"It’s okay to be angry, Esme, the same way it’s okay to be scared; those are things we can’t just erase... those emotions are a part of us, but what matters the most is our response towards those emotions."

I tucked her red hair behind her ear.

"Tell me, sweetie, did you like what you did to Adrian?"

She shook her head.

"Am I a... mistake? Adrian said I shouldn’t have been born."

"No, you’re not. Adrian let his emotions get the best of him, and that is one thing that shouldn’t happen. He said those mean things to hurt you, and I’m sorry, sweetie, you had to hear words like that. You’re not a mistake. Your daddy and I love you so much."

"I didn’t tell you about the rumors because they never bothered me."

I smiled. "Really?"

"I just didn’t like what Adrian told me. He was being mean!"

"You don’t have to worry about that anymore. Daddy and I will get it sorted out so you don’t have to hit anyone again. Okay?"

Another nod.

"Now time for bed."

She climbed onto the mattress, circled until she got her best spot. I pulled the covers over her, tucking her in, but I didn’t leave just yet.

She clung to her teddy, and just a few minutes later, her eyelid grew heavy.

I released a sharp exhale, eyeing her sleeping form. That went well.

I see where that circling came from.

They had the habit of staying in Esme’s room overnight. This room was basically their favorite spot in the house now. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

He’s talking to the Headmistress.

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