Chapter 1048

Bethany was clearly worked up. Elysia was startled. She whispered, "No, I didn't call him Daddy, but—" "Trystan taught you that, didn't he?" Bethany snapped, grabbing Elysia's arm. "He told you to call him Dad, didn't he?" Her anger flared. "What is he trying to do? To take you away from me? He's so manipulative. You're not seeing him again." "Mommy, please," Elysia begged, holding Bethany's hands tightly in hers. "Daddy… I mean, Mr. Lawson never told me to call him that. I didn't even say it to his face. Please don't be upset or stop me from seeing him." "Ely!" Bethany's voice grew louder. "How many times have I told you that Mateo is your only father? No one else!" Elysia pouted, her expression clouded with hurt. "B-But he is my dad. All the other kids have dads, and I want one, too." Her emotions overwhelmed her, and she broke into sobs she could no longer hold back. Kelly frowned and stepped forward, placing herself protectively in front of Elysia. "Aunt Bethany, please don