Chapter 683

"Mom, when did you come back?" She asked after entering the room and closing the door.

“Not too long ago," Eloise said calmly as she walked to the wine cabinet and picked out a bottle.

She took two glasses, then sat down and asked Arianna to take a seat across from her. She then
opened the bottle, and filled both glasses with wine.

Arianna sat down, picked up one of the glasses. She did not drink in a hurry, but swirled the glass
gently, watching the red liquid flow.

"Mom, I'm sorry you have to go through this," she said.

"Likewise." Contrary to her, Eloise drank the wine in one go, then stared at the glass in a daze, "It's all
fault. I'm sorry."

"Mom, don't say things like that!" She patted the back of her mother’s hand, disapproving, "Things are
not at its worst. Why would you say such a thing?"

"It's because I'm not good enough. That's why dad brought the kid home!" Holding the glass tightly, her
knuckles turned white. She gritted her teeth and continued, “I'm afraid it won't be long before dad
brings that woman home too!"

Ever since Eloise retired and stayed home to take care of the family, she had devoted herself to the
Tanners for many years. She thought that with her beauty and skills, she would definitely be able to win
her husband's heart and enjoy the life of a happy and wealthy wife.

However, Joseph had never been a loyal person. After a few years with her, he began to resume his
womanizing days, and even sired an illegitimate child.



She endured again and again, and now he brought his illegitimate child home. Joseph was constantly
ignoring her and treated her as an eyesore.

"Mom, didn't we agree to work together? Why are you giving in now?" Arianna comforted her, "Don't
worry, that woman and her son won't be arrogant for long."

"I don't want to see them even one more day! Do you know that that woman is openly calling herself
Mrs. Tanner in public? I was at the store buying jewelry today..."

After a pause, her voice was a little choked up, "It was like a slap in the face!"

"You're also aware about Nathaniel. For for the sake of your father and this family, 1 don't even dare to
acknowledge my own son! Such a pity! He...”

Saying that, she poured herself a full glass of wine again and drank it down fiercely. That was it!
Arianna had a feeling her mother was bottling up a lot of feelings, and when she got home, she lost it.

However, considering how favored that little sc*mbag is in Dad's eyes at the moment, it was natural to
entertain such a thought.

Everyone could witness it. Even if the family business was not solely his someday, Joseph still intended
to train Damian as a successor. At least halving that amount would be a great accomplishment for the
mistress.

Of course, if her son inherited the Tanner family in the future, she would be able to rely on him. The
mistress knew it was only a matter of time before she moved in, and she was eager to finally introduce
herself as Mrs. Tanner.

Even though Arianna had heard about the other woman her whole life, she had never actually seen
her. When Arianna saw how angry



Eloise was, she was a little interested in meeting the woman.


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