Celine stared at Emma in disbelief, her face full of incredulity.

Emma would not elaborate on the matter. After telling Celine, she saw the disbelief on her face. In a good mood, she said to Ava and Ellie, “Come, let’s go in. It’s freezing outside.”

As she turned to walk back, she also said to the housekeeper who followed them outside, “In the future, without my consent, don’t let this wretched person live in my home. If Mr. Clark dares to shelter her again, ask him if he can withstand the wrath of his own mother.”

Celine slumped on the ground, completely distraught.

Not long after, Adrian and his brothers arrived.

Adrian saw Celine sitting on the ground, crying and laughing at the same time, with her face swollen and marked with palm imprints. There were bloodstains at the corners of her mouth, disheveled hair, and poorly dressed with lips turning purple from the cold. She was an utter mess.

Adrian felt sorry for her.

“Cece.”

The three brothers walked over quickly.

The onlook