Chapter 74

"Ella, what do you think you're doing? You haven't been home in seven years, and upon your return, you're questioning your grandmother? You're making her upset! Is this how a junior ought to behave?" Ernest shouted. "Do you have basic manners? You shamelessly threw yourself at Oscar, but he didn't even want you! Who do you have to blame for that? Are you going to blame your grandmother?" Ernest stood up and pointed at Ella. Every word was filled with accusation, and every sentence was meant to humiliate. Indeed, Ernest's goal was to provoke Ella, to make her angry, and to drive her to madness. Then, she would be incited to behave recklessly. This was all part of the plan he had devised with Lola. Ella was foolish and dumb. With just a bit of provocation, she would surely become agitated. Perhaps she might even lose her mind! Ella looked up and cast a glance at Ernest. Was he trying to provoke her on purpose? It was indeed surprising that Tilly had suddenly summoned her back hom