Chapter 381

But she was growing up, and she should learn to protect Ella, not keep burdening her. Liam chuckled lightly. "You're so well-behaved." Nadia really was incredibly thoughtful and listened to Ella's every word. "If Mom has already left, how can I not be well-behaved?" Nadia glanced at him again, his expression showing a hint of resentment. But remembering what Ella had said, she suppressed the frustration in her heart. Liam paused. "What are you talking about? Your mom just had something to do and came home late. You're talking like she's never coming back." Hearing those words, Nadia's face fell. "Mom left. She doesn't want me anymore. She left me here in the Jones residence, but I'll be good and listen to her." Liam's expression shifted, and without thinking, he assumed Nadia misunderstood. "No, that's not true. Your mom would never leave you, Nadia. She's not leaving." Nadia had been holding back her emotions, suppressing them. Upon hearing Liam's words, she couldn't take it an