The Hidden Empress Stripping Her Secrets After Divorce novel Chapter 61

“But Penelope has a point. Gifting an antique inkstone for a birthday gala does seem a bit cheap...”

Evelyn Sullivan's expression remained unchanged as she calmly replied, “It's the thought that counts. Lawrence loves calligraphy, so this antique piece should be perfect for him.”

“The thought?” Penelope Lancaster scoffed. “As if the Lancaster family is desperate for your thoughtfulness. Evelyn, you've been in this house for three years. Aside from watering a few potted plants, what exactly have you contributed? And now you try to insult us with this broken piece of rock!”

Her words were incredibly harsh, instantly silencing the surrounding guests.

Christian Lancaster walked over just in time to hear this. Seeing Evelyn's pale face, his brows furrowed slightly. However, remembering that his father had forced him to sign the divorce papers, a wave of inexplicable frustration surged in his chest.

“That's enough, Mom,” he said, his tone laced with impatience. “She already gave it to him. Let it go.”

His words sounded like a defense, but they dripped with apathy. He didn't even bother to ask if Evelyn was feeling unwell.

Leo Langford squirmed in Lyra Langford's arms and suddenly reached his little hands toward Christian. “Daddy, hold me!”

That loud, clear demand for “Daddy” instantly made the entire banquet hall drop a few decibels in volume.

Christian stiffened, instinctively glancing at Evelyn. Yet she simply stood there, perfectly serene, acting as if she hadn't heard a thing.

Lyra quickly tried to coax the child. “Be good, Leo. Daddy is busy right now...”

“I want Daddy to hold me!” The boy refused to back down, staring at Christian with tear-filled eyes.

Under the watchful eyes of the entire crowd, Christian finally reached out and took the boy. Leo immediately wrapped his arms around his neck, resting his head obediently against his shoulder.

The implications of this scene were crystal clear to everyone watching.

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