Chapter 728
Left with no other option, Eileen seated herself next to Leyla, with Bryan sitting beside Eileen and Gabriela in his arms.
Gianna, detecting Leyla’s discontent, awkwardly explained, “Eileen has been missing for many years. Her grandmother has been deeply worried. She feels a bit uncomfortable around Eileen’s current family… Dawson, please try to understand.”
She then gently nudged Leyla.
“Mom, please don’t act like this. Eileen isn’t accustomed to the climate and surroundings here. Eventually, she must return to Onaland. If you continue to behave like this, how can she go back?”
Hearing this, Leyla swiftly turned to Eileen and inquired, “Eileen, are you planning to leave?”
Then, she looked at Bryan and asked, “Are you here to take her away?”
Brian frowned as he spoke. “No, just here to bring her luggage. I can’t take her away!”
Leyla ignored his explanation, clutching Eileen’s hand firmly. “She belongs to our family; she carries our blood. I’ll hold you all responsible. Your family bought her when she was a child; that’s illegal!” Her hand trembled as she pointed at Bryan.
Eileen quickly took Leyla’s hands, offering reassurance. “Grandma, I’m not going anywhere. My cousin’s just bringing my luggage so that I can stay here longer.”
She gently patted Leyla’s back and covertly signaled Bryan.
“Leyla, I’m not here to take her away. After we have breakfast, I’ll leave with my daughter, okay?” Bryan patiently tried to negotiate with her.
Meanwhile, Gabriela sat on a chair, her legs swinging, her large, watery eyes fixed on the unfolding scene, momentarily forgetting the slice of bread in her hands.
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Bryan’s assurances seemed to calm Leyla, who finally stopped shouting. Otherwise, Gabriela might have burst into tears.
“Mom, look what you’ve done,” Gianna scolded lightly, patting Leyla on the back. “You’ve always told us to welcome guests. Why contradict yourself now?”
Though Leyla’s demeanor softened, she still appeared stern, her grip on Eileen’s hand unyielding.
Bryan consciously avoided looking at Eileen, not wanting Leyla to suspect that he planned to leave with her.
Consequently, he was unable to talk to Eileen throughout the breakfast. He had intended to speak with her before he left, but no sooner had he set down his fork than Leyla instructed Gianna.
“See the guest out. Eileen can take me back to my room.”
“I think Eileen should have a word with her cousin. It’s not right for me to escort him out,” Gianna protested.
“Just go,” Leyla commanded sternly.
Left with no choice, Gianna said, “Alright.”
She stood, offering Bryan an apologetic nod, and requested Eileen to take Leyla back carefully.
Bryan scooped up Gabriela. As he walked away, Gabriela reached out her tiny hands, grasping at the air and repeatedly murmured, “Mommy.”