Chapter 492
Chapter 492
“Your duty now is to have a child with Willow as soon as possible to continue the Osbome theage,” Kelsey urged wit Become a grandmother sooner”
Michael nodded perfunctorily. “Understood p>
Michael rose to his feet and said, “If there’s nothing else, I’ll go check on Willow
Pleased to see he had taken her advice to heart, Kelsey cheerfully said, “Okay, go ahead then”
Michael turned and left. The moment he stepped out of the courtyard, his expression darkened.
He summoned the butler and demanded, “What did Willow say to Mother p>
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The butler’s face drained of color as he shook his head frantically. “Lady Willow didn’t say anything improper, sir,” he stammered. “She was just havinga casual conversation with your mother p>
He wouldn’t dare tell Michael the truth–with that temper of his, he’d burn the entire Osborne household upside down.
Michael’s eyes darkened as he listened. Without a word, he turned on his heel and walked away.
Willow waited anxiously until dusk, but Michael still hadn’t returned.
She sent a servant to ask. Soon, the footman returned and reported respectfully, “Lord Osborne said he still has official duties to attend to tonight and asked you to eat first p>
Willow’s eyes widened in shock. “What? Michael clearly promised he’d have dinner with me how could he do this p>
The footman didn’t dare say a word, keeping his head bowed low in fearful silence.
Willow’s eyes instantly welled up with tears. Unable to hold back any longer, she stood up and walked out. T’ll go ask him myself!” she shouted.
Since their wedding, Michael had always found excuses to stay in his study. He didn’t even spend their wedding night with willow.
Willow thought to herself, “Our relationship had only just started to improve today, and now he’s suddenly cold again. Why on earth is that?
Willow was utterly heartbroken Limping heavily, she dragged her Injured leg as she made her way out.
Moments later, Willow arrived at the study, limping heavily with each step.
was about to enter, an attendant stepped in front of her and said respectfully, “I’m sorry, Lady Willow, but you can’t go in p>
Just as Willow was
Feeling utterly humiliated, Willow straightened up with all the authority of the lady of the house and snapped, “You lowly servant How dare you black me? I am the young mistress of the Osborne family p>
“My lady, please calm down. These are Lord Osborne’s orders p>
Willow’s face drained of color as she recoiled in disbelief. “My lord,” she gasped, “she truly trying to stop me p>
The attendant delivered Michael’s message, “The lord asked you to carefully consider whether you have spoken out of turn and come to him only alter you’ve reflected on yourself”
Willow frantically searched her memory. I didn’t say anything wrong, did 17 she thought anxiously.
“All I did today was have a long, casual chat with my mother–in–law, and the only person I even mentioned was Athena. But I was actually defending Athena, Willow thought indignantly.
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Willow thought bitterly, “So Michael’s protecting Athens to the point that I am not even allowed to mention har hemat
Tears streamed down Willow’s checks as the started toward Michael, ready to explain herself tut then Eloise’s words echoed in her mind, stop dead in her tracks.
Willow thought bitterly, “Mom was right. I really can’t be too nice to a m
man.
She needed to give Michael a wake–up call to make him realize he wasn’t indispensable to hee
Back when Athena was practically throwing herself at him, Michael was alot, foo
Only when Athena stopped wanting him did Michael start to panic.
Now the tables had turned. Michael was chaving after Athena.
Willow straightened her posture, decision firm. She snapped at the attendant, “Go tell him. I didn’t do anything wrong if he doubts me, he can investigate. There’s no need for such humiliating tactics. With that, she held her head high and strode away
AD
Sara Lili
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.