Chapter 375

Regina couldn't help but frown as she listened to Winston's rant. In her mind, Ella's ability to raise Nadia so well spoke volumes about her character and capabilities. "Nadia turned out so amazing because she's a Jones," Winston scoffed. "That's our blood, not hers. If Nadia had her genes, Nadia wouldn't be half as smart no matter how she raised her." Outside the door, Ella's hands clenched into fists. She could tolerate insults about herself, but involving her child was crossing a line. And with the noise they were making, she could hear it clearly from outside. If Nadia were at home, even if she were in her room on the second floor, she would have heard it too. She had heard enough and decided to push open the door and walk in. Her sudden appearance caught Winston off guard, and his immediate reaction was a sharp, dismissive grunt. "Ella, you're back," Regina greeted her with a forced smile, quickly trying to diffuse the tension. Ella responded politely, though her