That day, Mr. Kevin Everly had mentioned wanting to go shopping for some new clothes for the holidays, so Amara had apanied him to the mall. She hadn''t expected to walk into such a scene when they returned.


    Finnian nced at the shopping bag. "What did you get?"


    When did he be so inquisitive?


    Amara figured Finnian was just making small talk, but she answered briefly. Then, saying she had things to do, she gave him a nod and returned to her room.


    Emma went home in a rage. Liliana was still there waiting for her. The moment Emma walked in, Liliana stood up. "Emma, what happened?"


    Emma mmed her handbag on the console table, kicked off her shoes, and stalked into the living room with a dark expression.


    Seeing her like this, Liliana''s heart sank, but she said nothing.


    After Emma sat down on the sofa, Liliana poured her a ss of water. Emma took a sip and said, "That little bastard won''t listen. And he had the nerve to threaten me. He''s despicable."


    So Emma had failed to persuade Finnian. A wave of deep disappointment washed over Liliana, but she forced a smile. "Emma, please don''t be angry. This isn''t urgent. We''ll think of another way."


    Emma nced at Liliana. The thing she liked most about her future daughter-inw was her obedience.


    No matter how badly she was treated, Liliana never threw a tantrum or got moody. She was remarkablypliant.


    Compared to that disrespectful Amara who always talked back to her elders, Liliana''s obedience was even more precious. That''s why she was determined to make Liliana her daughter-inw and keep Amara out of the family at all costs. "I''ll keep working on this. You don''t need to worry," Emma said again.


    Liliana nodded, then said she had other things to do and took her leave.


    The moment she stepped outside, Liliana''s expression changed.


    Since Emma was useless, she decided to try Andrew. No matter what, Andrew was his father. She had always felt that a father beld more influence than a mother.


    Liliana had spoken with Andrew before and had his number saved. She called him


    to find out where he was, and they arranged to meet at a bar.


    Entering the noisy bar, Liliana frowned inwardly, feeling it wasn''t a good ce to talk.


    But she had heard Andrew was a bit of a yboy, so she didn''t overthink it. She walked quickly to the bar and said respectfully, "Mr. Everly, I''m here."


    "Do you drink? I ordered a cocktail for you, something girls like. Here, try it."


    Andrew pushed a pale red cocktail toward her, seemingly unconcerned that drinking alone with his future daughter-inw was somewhat improper.


    Liliana didn''t want to waste time. She took a small sip of the cocktail, and then her eyes suddenly welled. up. Asingle tear rolled down her


    cheek, making her look utterly pitiful.


    Andrew was taken aback. "Why are you crying? Did someone bully you? Was it that boy Finn?"


    Liliana shook her head. "He didn''t


    bully me. Please don''t think badly


    of


    Finn, Mr. Everly. It''s just... I do have a


    matter concerning Finn that


    Dwas


    hoping your could help me with."


    "Whatever you need help with, just say the word. I''ll definitely help you," Andrew


    said quickly. He was always happy to help a pretty woman.