CHAPTER 256: CHAPTER 256: AMELIA, WHY DO YOU ALWAYS LIE TO ME?

Godfery Shaw genuinely didn’t understand.

In terms of human emotions and desires, Godfery’s upbringing meant he was bound to have issues.

Seeing through life and death at a young age and leaving family behind, how could he be like a normal person?

He didn’t even understand why, after the child was found, Emma Lewis and Robert Reed were so angry.

Even his affection for Nancy Allen, he didn’t really know how to love, just instinctively doing things, some of which could even hurt her.

Sophie asked Nancy in confusion, "Even Sophie understands; why can’t he?"

Nancy gently rubbed Sophie’s head and said, "Because no loved ones cared about him, no family loved him."

Sophie suddenly stopped feeling sad for herself and began to feel sorry for Godfery, murmuring, "He’s really pitiful."

Nancy acknowledged softly, "Yes, he really is pitiful."

"If I don’t go next time on the odd-numbered days, do you think he’ll be very upset?"

"I think appropriate sadness might help him learn emotions."

"I see, then I won’t go."

Sophie calmed down.

She was always very understanding, knowing he didn’t do it on purpose, so it was forgivable.

She got up from the bed, washed her face in the bathroom, and said energetically, "Let’s go, Mom, let’s go downstairs; Grandpa and Mrs. Lewis must be worried."

Nancy swallowed the metallic taste in her throat, smiling as she nodded.

Nancy held Sophie’s hand as they went downstairs.

The moment everyone downstairs heard footsteps, they all looked up.

So many eyes made Sophie shrink a little into herself, then she smiled at everyone and said, "Everyone, just do your own things, why watch me sit? Grandpa, I’m hungry, I want to eat."

Robert Reed was momentarily stunned, then quickly nodded, "Okay, okay, I’ll go cook now."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Because Sophie’s smile returned, not a facade of bravery, but a truly relieved smile.

After Sophie went to eat fruit, Emma quickly approached Nancy and asked, "How did you comfort her? She recovered so quickly."

Nancy smiled and took out paper and pen to write: "I didn’t comfort her; I just told her Godfery didn’t hurt her on purpose, he might just not understand."

Emma was surprised, "Is it really because he doesn’t understand? Basil Smith said before he left that Godfery probably doesn’t easily grasp these emotions, and I thought he was making excuses for him."

Nancy nodded and wrote, "He really doesn’t understand because, in the Shaw family, no one cares about him."

Emma paused, thinking about the Shaw family and Amos Shaw.

Recalling that even after such events occurred, the Shaw family still pressured Godfery, wanting to protect Amos.

At that time, Emma realized Godfery might be just a nominal heir of the Shaws, possibly a scapegoat, otherwise why would the family oppress him like that?

In the following three years, Godfery swallowed up the Shaw family, a statement that seems simple but contains untold struggles.

Emma sighed, "He really is pitiful."

Nancy was taken aback, suddenly reaching out to gently hug Emma.

Emma and Sophie were both kind, teaching Sophie well by word and deed.

Emma thought Nancy was sad, feeling somewhat helpless: "Um... actually... actually, I didn’t have to hit Godfery, if I’d known he was this pitiful, I would have calmed down a bit, don’t be sad! I won’t hit him in the future if it comes to it."

Nancy opened her mouth, wanting to speak, but feared that if she spoke, Emma would notice the metallic taste in her throat.

She still took out a notebook and wrote: "Emma, you really are wonderful."

Emma suddenly felt even more awkward.

She could handle being scolded or beaten, but wasn’t good at accepting compliments! Especially when the compliment came from Nancy, whom she adored!

"I’m not that great or anything; don’t you blame me for hitting Godfery?"

"I don’t blame you. For the things he’s done, someone really does need to wake him up."

Upon hearing Nancy say she didn’t blame her, Emma regained her energy.

Grabbing Nancy aside, she whispered with interest, "Let me tell you, I hit Godfery three punches today, kicked him several times, and even slapped him once. For the things he did to you in the past, I’ve long wanted to teach him a lesson. Combining new and old grudges, today I finally got some satisfaction, ha-ha, let me tell you, Godfery Shaw has always been high and mighty, probably hasn’t been publicly beaten like this before, it felt pretty satisfying to think about it!"

Nancy was both crying and laughing.

Sophie was like this too, quick-tempered but quick to calm down, just like Emma.

Robert Reed made a big table of dishes.

The family had a meal together, and everyone became happy again.

However, on the side of the Imperial Garden, it was not so joyful.

Godfery Shaw returned to the Imperial Garden with a sullen face.

Joyce was just about to greet him when he saw the injuries on the young master’s face and was shocked, not even managing to inquire.

Godfery sternly said, "Move aside!"

Joyce stopped in his tracks.

Godfery swiftly went upstairs, slammed the door shut, and locked himself in the room.

Just like a long time ago, in moments of losing control, to avoid hurting others, he would lock himself in the room.

Hailey Smith and Basil Smith quickly caught up.

Joyce hurriedly asked, "What happened, who hurt the young master?"

Basil Smith, worried about the young master, rushed upstairs: "Ask Hailey."

Hailey Smith also hurried upstairs: "I don’t want to say."

Joyce: "..."

Basil and Hailey ultimately didn’t dare to break in.

Right now, the young master’s mood wasn’t too awful yet, and they feared barging in might provoke him even more.

Anyway, the young master wouldn’t self-harm now because he held onto the hope of waiting for the Young Madam, so he had to live well.

Basil and Hailey alternately stood guard at the door like this.

Joyce watched worriedly.

Until nightfall, the young master didn’t come out.

Lunch and dinner went uneaten.

Basil looked at Hailey.

Hailey, crestfallen, said, "Brother, don’t look at me!"

Basil said seriously, "The young master’s stomach illness is serious. This kind of bother could easily cause a gastric bleed. The young master tolerates you the most, who else should I look at, deliver dinner to him."

Hailey had no choice but to say, "Alright then."

Hailey carried the meal, cautiously opened the door, not daring to look at anyone, and blurted out rapidly like a machine gun: "Young master, severe gastric bleeding can be fatal, you still have to wait for the Young Madam, you can’t die!"

Finishing and not hearing the familiar "Get out," Hailey opened his eyes nervously.

Then saw the young master sitting on the sofa, just looking coldly at him.

Hailey felt guilty but bravely walked over, putting the dinner on the table, solemnly saying, "Gastric bleeding can really kill!"

Having said that, Hailey quickly ran out of Godfery’s room.

Godfery withdrew his gaze, gently rubbing the bracelet on his wrist.

Two bracelets, one was just a member gift from Cloudglow Jewelry, the other was visibly more exquisite.

At this moment, though, Godfery was stroking the gifted bracelet.

His gaze was purely obsessive and violent, but his expression suddenly seemed somewhat aggrieved, like an abandoned puppy, muttering to himself, "Amelia, you said you would wait for me, why do you always lie to me!"