Chapter 492 How Ridiculous

Emelie gritted her teeth. Contrary to her usual calm and rational demeanor, she currently appeared stubborn and unyielding. Even though Elena had laid out the whole story clearly, and even though Ashton's silence confirmed everything, she still refused to accept it. "These are merely your speculations!" she said. Her obstinacy was too much even for Elena, who sneered in response. Just as she was about to retort, Wesley interrupted, "Eme, he doesn’t deserve your trust." Wesley, who had been silent the entire time, finally spoke up in a calm and emotionless manner. The red as blood rose petals had been blown by the wind to his feet. His words hit Emelie like a sledgehammer, suffocating her with anguish. She watched her reflection in his warm brown eyes, which stood in stark contrast to his cold piercing words. "How was he supposed to return to your home without reconciling with you? How else was he supposed to marry you and use your relationship to force your adoptive fathe