Chapter 6 This Kind of Relationship Is Not Right

On the other side, Megan had just started at Julian's company. With countless tasks to handle, she didn't even notice her phone ringing several times.

Hot tears kept dripping onto the glowing phone watch. Ivy's beautiful big eyes were brimming with tears.

"Why won't Mommy answer Ivy's calls? Does Mommy hate Ivy now?"

Her sobbing grew louder and louder, but was completely muffled by the large wardrobe.

Her pretty little face was covered in tears. Ivy looked both pitiful and adorable at that moment.

Seemingly disrupted by Ivy's sudden "visit" today, Tristan coldly rejected Sophia's request to stay over.

All he left her with was a cold "Don't do this kind of thing in front of Ivy again."

Sophia was shaken by these words, her slender body nearly collapsing to the ground.

Everything she'd done was for the father and daughter, yet one kept ruining her plans while the other changed his attitude faster than flipping a page.

They were cut from the same cloth.

Sophia's expression was full of resentment, her teeth nearly grinding together.

But thinking of her beautiful future life, she turned and walked into Ivy's room.

Since she couldn't get through to the big one, she could only manipulate the smaller one by playing the victim.

...

As soon as she entered the room, she heard miserable sobbing. Sophia was almost scared enough to turn and run.

But she quickly realized the sound was coming from the wardrobe in the corner.

Opening the wardrobe door, she found Ivy hiding inside, crying so hard she could barely breathe.

A flash of glee crossed Sophia's eyes, but she mimicked Ivy's pitiful look and let two tears fall.

"Ivy, Auntie didn't mean to get angry today. Auntie was just scared, scared that you and Daddy would leave Auntie..."

Sophia spoke while pulling Ivy into her arms.

"Auntie does all this for you and Daddy. You don't want to be a child without a daddy and auntie, do you...?"

"No! Ivy doesn't want to leave Daddy!"

As if frightened by Sophia's description, Ivy suddenly screamed.

Megan's sudden departure had already made her very uncomfortable. If Tristan disappeared too, she really would become a child without a mom or dad.

Moonlight shone through the glass onto Sophia and Ivy. Feeling the small trembling body in her arms, the curve of Sophia's smile grew wider and wider.

...

Over the next few days, as if won over by Sophia, Ivy's relationship with her became even closer.

She even went to Sophia and acted cute: "Aunt Sophie, we have a school event that needs parents to attend. Will you and Daddy come with me?"

"I'm available..."

Sophia wore a gentle smile, but her gaze looked toward Tristan with unspoken meaning.

Catching Sophia's hint, Ivy turned and threw herself into Tristan's arms.

"Daddy!"

At her sweet, coquettish voice, Tristan completely surrendered.

"Alright, alright. Since you're personally inviting us, how could Aunt Sophie and I not go?"

Helplessly lifting Ivy out of his arms, Tristan's face was full of affection.

"Yay!"

With a cheer, Ivy turned and went back to her room.

The lavishly decorated school was bustling with people coming and going.

Many upper-class people in suits and elegant dresses, as well as noble ladies, all wore smiles, relaxed and at ease.

Ivy attended a famous private school. Everyone coming and going was from wealthy and noble families, naturally incomparable to ordinary schools.

At this moment, Ivy was wearing a pink princess dress. Looking proud, she stood to the side with her hands on her hips, bragging to a little boy: "You know what? My favorite Aunt Sophie is coming soon. She's super pretty and super gentle. She's the person Daddy and I love most."

The little boy, Aiden Hart, had always known that Ivy had a really handsome and amazing dad at home, plus a gentle Aunt Sophie.

"But shouldn't a normal family be made up of mom, dad, and you? Why does your family suddenly have an Aunt Sophie?"

Aiden started out curious, but then his tone became bluntly certain.

"This kind of relationship isn't right. Aunt Sophie isn't your mom, so she can't count as part of your family."

Children's curiosity often hides undisguised malice.

They don't understand the complicated relationships between adults. They just follow their simple ideas and feel that something is wrong.

As soon as Aiden said this, not only did Ivy's smile fall, but the other kids behind her also secretly laughed.

Yeah, shouldn't a normal family have a mom, dad, and kids? Why does Ivy's family have her dad and Aunt Sophie, an outsider?

Aiden scratched his head. He thought of his mother's usual teachings and repeated them: "The relationship between your dad and Aunt Sophie isn't right. Your Aunt Sophie is a homewrecker!"

Now Ivy was completely panicked.

In front of her was Aiden's righteous accusation, behind her was the noisy laughter of other kids watching the drama. How could a little kid know how to handle this?

So she turned and fled toward the school gate.

At that very moment, Sophia had just arrived at the school.

Tristan had something come up and couldn't come with her, so Sophia arrived first.

To make a good impression on Ivy, Sophia had dressed up especially well today.

Standing there, she looked pure and lovely.

But no matter how pretty she looked now, it couldn't overcome the panic filling Ivy's heart.

"Ivy!"

Sophia watched Ivy running toward her, secretly delighted.

Megan, oh Megan, do you see this? Your beloved baby daughter is now acting cute and sweet toward me. How pathetic you must be...

Sophia moved forward a few steps, full of pride, but Ivy grabbed her arm.

"You can't go in! You can't come into my school!"

The slightly shrill scream startled Sophia and attracted the attention of others around them.

Before Ivy could continue, Sophia quickly covered her mouth.

Forcing an ugly smile onto her face, Sophia asked with forced composure: "Ivy, what are you doing? Weren't you the one who invited me here?"

Ivy shook her head hard. She yanked away Sophia's hand and broke free from her control.

"You can't come into my school today! What exactly is your relationship with my dad?! Are you really a homewrecker, a... a mistress!"

Ivy's voice wasn't loud or soft, but just right for everyone around to hear.

Meaningful glances fell on Sophia, the burning sensation spreading from her face to her heart.

The murmuring around them grew louder, and Sophia's expression grew uglier.

Just then, a familiar Porsche stopped in front of her and Ivy.

It was Tristan's car.

He had finally arrived.