Chapter 227

"What's with the look, Ella?" Liam frowned. He only offered to go with her to Clayton's birthday banquet. Was that something to be so shocked about? Was he that unsightly or terrifying? "There's no need. I'll explain to your dad." Ella assumed Frederick had forced Liam to accompany her. "Stay home and spend some time with Nadia. Build a stronger bond with her." Ella didn't even give Liam a chance to respond before she walked out the door. Liam's chest tightened. He had woken up early that morning and spent hours getting ready, yet she didn't even spare him a second glance. He even offered to accompany her, only to be rejected without hesitation. What was the point of taking the initiative? "Mom didn't bring me along, and now, she's not taking you either. We're in the same boat. Nobody cares about us," Nadia mumbled as she fiddled with her toy, giving Liam a pitying look. She added, "I knew Mom wouldn't take me, so I didn't even bother asking. Even if I did, it'd be useless. She'