Transmigrated: I Became My Nemesis's Woman novel Chapter 76

Chapter 76: It was the biggest mistake of my life

Initially, Edward had planned to confront Ivy about her intentions toward Xander and Leo after disappearing from their lives for years.

But after speaking with Butler Ben the previous night, he realized something important— Leo genuinely loved her. And somewhere deep down, even Xander trusted her too.

And for Edward, interfering with the happiness of the people he loved was something he never wanted to do.

Sharing a quiet knowing look with Butler Ben, Edward calmly watched Leo chatter happily beside Ivy while Aaron sulked dramatically on the side after being completely ignored by his nephew all morning.

Finally, Edward shifted his attention toward Ivy.

"How are you feeling now?" he asked calmly.

The question immediately caught Ivy’s attention.

"I heard you took a bullet for my grandson and had to undergo surgery afterward," Edward continued. "I hope you’re being properly taken care of."

His tone wasn’t cold.

Nor overly warm.

But it carried enough sincerity to catch Ivy slightly off guard.

Edward had learned the attack was called on Xander, and before the bullet could reach him, Ivy had stepped in without hesitation and taken it herself.

Despite Xander’s difficult life and previous attempts to harm him, Edward never expected a woman who had not seen him in years to come to his rescue. And Xander trying to keep the details from him, Edward couldn’t deny one thing— he felt grateful toward her. And perhaps that was exactly why his feelings toward Ivy had become so conflicted.

Meanwhile, Xander, who had been quietly sitting nearby, noticed the brief glance Edward threw toward him.

But the person most shocked in the room was Aaron.

"WHAT?!" Aaron nearly yelled while jumping up from his seat. "Brother, you got shot at?! WHEN?! WHERE?! HOW?!"

His horrified gaze bounced between everyone in the room before landing dramatically on Xander again.

Meanwhile, Xander simply ignored his overreaction entirely.

Aaron genuinely had no idea about the attack.

But now that he heard Edward mention Ivy taking the bullet instead, his emotions became incredibly complicated.

Slowly, he turned to look at her differently.

"Uncle Aaron," Leo suddenly chimed in proudly, "Mommy didn’t just save Daddy. She also beat up the guards trying to take me home. She’s a hero!"

Leo smiled brightly while hugging Ivy’s arm proudly.

Aaron blinked slowly. Then blinked again.

Wait. Was that why she attacked me too? Because she genuinely believed he was kidnapping Leo?

Suddenly, Aaron felt emotionally conflicted.

Meanwhile, Ivy awkwardly smiled and gently pinched Leo’s cheek.

"Leo," she sighed helplessly, "you don’t have to praise Mommy like that." Ivy was flustered by how proudly Leo praised her, but the moment she finished speaking, Edward burst out laughing, freezing everyone in the room.

Even Butler Ben appeared stunned.

’....Did I accidentally say something funny?’

Aaron stared at Edward like he had just witnessed a supernatural event.

"...Am I hallucinating?" he whispered dramatically. "Did Grandpa just laugh?"

Honestly, nobody could blame him for being shocked. Edward Emerson was notoriously difficult to amuse. Most of the family spent years trying to earn even a small smile from the old man. Yet now he was openly laughing because of something Ivy casually said.

Even Xander looked mildly surprised. But the second his eyes landed on Ivy’s confused expression—as though she had just seen a ghost— a quiet scoff escaped his lips.

"You’re a funny lady," Edward said while finally calming himself down.

Ivy blinked again before awkwardly scratching her cheek. "Hehe... is that so?"

The moment she noticed everyone staring at her strangely, she immediately laughed awkwardly too.

Clara.

Leo... you really didn’t have to announce it like that.

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