William this, William that. Who was Nicole trying to impress by saying it in front of Scarlet?\u00a0<\/p>\n
At Emily\u2019s age, she had been around the block for decades. Who did Nicole think she was fooling with that performance?\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTonight is our family dinner. When family members are conversing, outsiders shouldn\u2019t be present,\u201d Emily stated directly. \u201cHave a car take her home! And give her some of my fish oil supplements, so people don\u2019t say the Coopers lack manners.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was painfully obvious who was the one lacking manners. This was a family dinner, so what was an outsider like Nicole doing forcing her way in? Perhaps she should take some supplements to help enhance her thinking.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nicole had never experienced such humiliation in her life. Feeling utterly embarrassed, she instinctively cast a pleading look toward William.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s useless to look at me,\u201d William said, keeping his hands in his pockets as if it had nothing to do with him. \u201cThere isn\u2019t a single person in this house I can afford to offend right now. Even a stray dog can take a shot at me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
That rendered everyone speechless.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the end, it was Justine who personally saw Nicole out while offering a few words of comfort.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cEmily\u2019s just like that. I\u2019ve suffered plenty from her temper, too. It\u2019s not aimed at you. She\u2019s not in good health and doesn\u2019t know about William and Scarlet yet. You really shouldn\u2019t have come at this time.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry, Mrs. Cooper. I didn\u2019t think it through. I just thought it had been so long since I saw Mrs. Cooper Senior. I didn\u2019t realize she still dislikes me so much.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
No matter how unhappy Nicole felt inside, she still had to put on the air of a gracious young lady. She smiled ruefully and said, \u201cI\u2019m not like Scarlet. She\u2019s always known how to win Mrs. Cooper Senior\u2019s affection since she was little.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlet planned to talk things through with Emily once dinner was over.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emily didn\u2019t know the full story. If Nicole got upset again, Scarlet would be the one held responsible, as always.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had already carried enough blame.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At the dinner table, Justine served Emily some food.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emily\u2019s appetite was poor, but she didn\u2019t show it in front of them. She tasted a tender fish dish and nodded in appreciation. \u2018 This fish is good. Give some to Scarlet as well.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
And so, Justine gave some to Scarlet as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlet politely said, \u201cThank you, Mrs. Cooper.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emily caught it immediately. \u201cWhy are you calling her \u2018Mrs. Cooper\u2018?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Everyone at the table paused, their expressions shifting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emily looked from one person to another, displeased. \u201cWhat\u2019s with all the looks?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Justine set down her utensils, ready to tell the truth. \u201cEmily, actually, William and Scarlet are-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emily suddenly started coughing very badly. Scarlet immediately got up and went over, gently patting her back.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After coughing for a while, she finally recovered. However, it was as if all her strength had been exhausted by the coughing fit, leaving her visibly weakened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m almost done for. These old bones of mine can barely manage a few bites anymore. Who knows how much time I\u2019ve got\u00a0<\/p>\n
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When even eating became a struggle, it was a sign that death was already at the door.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlet\u2019s eyes instantly reddened. \u201cPlease don\u2019t say that! Let\u2019s eat slowly. I\u2019ll get you some soup, okay?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emily couldn\u2019t even drink a single sip.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The atmosphere in the dining room grew heavy. After a moment, Arthur said solemnly, \u201cTake Mom back to her room to rest first\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
They then helped Emily back to her room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emily held Scarlet\u2019s hand and said, \u201cStay here tonight and keep me company. I\u2019ve already had them tidy up your room with\u00a0<\/p>\n
William.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlet leaned over the bed, resting her cheek against Emily\u2019s frail hand, and nodded. \u201cI\u2019ll stay with you.\u201d There were so few people in this world who truly cared about Scarlet, after all.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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