<b>Chapter </b><b>416 </b>
Mnie put on some makeup<b>, </b>barely concealing her <b>awkward </bplexion. She then left the <b>house</b><b>. </b>
When she went <b>over</b><b>, </b><b>those </b>three <b>were </b>having breakfast. Mnie’s gaze stopped on Vi, and she did not even hide the sharpness in <b>her </b>eyes. Frowning, Vi looked up, “Mnie, why are <b>you </b>staring at <b>me</b>?”
There was <b>no </b>change in Mnie’s expression. Her gaze was faint, seemingly indifferent as she <b>said</b><b>, </b>“When I went to <b>see </b>Peachiest night, she mentioned that you used to visit her often.”
Vi was momentarily stunned but then a smile graced her lips. “She’s quite cute.”
Mnie nodded slightly. “She also said she really likes you. She thinks you’re gentle and said that <b>you </b>always bring her snacks.”
There was a brief pause before she continued, probing slightly, “I didn’t expect you to have such a good rtionship with them.” Gaze still on Vi’s face as she said that<b>, </b>she caught the fleeting panic on her face. Mnie’s eyes darkened.
Vi leaned against Eugene’s side, biting her lip. Looking up, she had a frown on her face. She acted as if she did not quite understand Mnie’s meaning.
“Mnie, do you not like me interacting with your family?” she asked with pursed lips. “I just found them a little pitiful. Peachie is so young, yet she’s gone through so much. There’s no reliable person around to take care of her, so I just paid a bit more attention to her.”
Mnie did not move and continued to stare at her. Vi was clearly insinuating that Mnie had not fulfilled her responsibilities. Otherwise, why would there be a need for an outsider to take care of Peachie and Dn?
However, Mnie just nodded. “You do care about them. Those who don’t know might even think you’re Dn’s daughter. I admit I fall short in this aspect.”
Vi blinked, her long eyshes fluttering with a hint of panic in her eyes. She looked like an innocent and harmless fawn. When contrasted with Mnie’s cold demeanor, she looked even more innocent.
Looking at Mnie, she forced a smile. “Mnie, don’t say such harsh words. If it bothers you, I won’t visit Peachie in the future. I just always wanted a little sister, so seeing Peachie like that made me feel a bit sorry for her.”
Vi sighed and shook her head. “But Mnie, even if you’re busy and resentful, Peachie is innocent. She’s so young. What could she possibly understand?”
The corner of Mnie’s eyebrows twitched as she looked at Vi with a somewhat amused expression. She had not even said anything and Vi was already letting words fall out of her mouth.
She was using Mnie of being heartless and cruel to the little girl. It was quite impressive.
No wonder she could deceive that pair of fools, Dn and George.
Mnie’s hand that was hidden in her sleeve tightened slightly as her heart grew colder. She lowered her gaze for a moment before lifting it again. However, instead of looking at Vi as
intended, her eyes suddenly met a pair of calm ck eyes.
Eugene’s fingers were curled on the table<b>, </b>tapping it lightly. He raised an imperceptible eyebrow and said calmly, “I’m tired of this constant beating about the <b>bush</b>. Why not just speak inly?”
He coldly lifted his eyshes, sweeping his gaze over Mnie. With a nonchnt air, he revealed <b>a </b>hint of dominance. “It’s better to make things clear.”
Mnie lowered her eyes and looked <b>at </b>him. Her fingertips moved slightly. “I was just asking since Peachie mentioned that Vi had visited them a few times when I went to <b>see </b>herst night.”
Vi remained silent, keeping her head down. From her face that was turned away, Mnie could see that her eyes had gone red. She looked as though she had suffered some injustice.
Eugene’s expression remained unchanged. He stayed silent for a moment before saying steadily, “You know it yourself if it was just a question or if you have ulterior motives.”
Mnie’s breath was caught. She looked at Eugene, their eyes meeting.
Eugene’s brows were furrowed with indiscernible emotions. He tapped the tabletop again. ” Don’t specte things without reason. It makes you look ridiculous.”