Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1233

Her own flesh and blood would always be vastly superior to Lillian's.

She would naturally love her own child, not Noah.

In fact, every time she looked at Noah, she would probably just be reminded that he was a child her husband had with another woman.

How could there be any affection in that?

No matter how you looked at it, she would never truly love this boy.

Right now, it was all just an act.

She only entertained him because he had crawled out of Lillian's womb, because he deeply despised Lillian as a murderer, and because he was useful to her.

By using him, she could strike at the softest, most agonizing spot in Lillian's heart.

As long as it broke Lillian, she was more than willing to put on this show with the child.

"I wish you were my son too, Noah. Do you know how much I've missed you all this time?"

Seeing Bella's crestfallen expression, Noah felt the ice cream in his hand suddenly lose its sweetness.

"Can't you just come inside and play with me? You can ask Dad for time off. If he knew you were here to play with me, he'd definitely let you."

Bella offered a melancholic smile. "Noah, a lot has happened while you were out of the country.

You know perfectly well that your dad brought you back here to win over your mom's heart.

He wants your mom to change her mind and come back to be your mother again.

He won't let me anywhere near you right now.

You're a smart boy; do you understand what I'm saying?"

Even without Bella spelling it out, Noah had already guessed as much.

After returning, he had been dumped in this villa, unable to see his grandparents or Bella.

He knew his dad wouldn't let him see his grandparents because he was afraid they would take him away again.

As for Bella, he figured something must have happened.

But since being stuck here without a phone and having left his tablet abroad, he had no way of knowing what was going on.

Bella sighed, then quickly said, "Noah, these aren't things you should be worrying about. You're still just a child.

Promise me you'll do whatever your dad tells you to do, okay?

Whatever you do, don't mention me in front of him.

Given my current relationship with your dad, I can't stay by your side. You have to take good care of yourself.

Just do exactly what your dad asks.

You're a big boy now. You need to be obedient and sensible, understand?"

The more Bella said this, the more Noah fought back his tears, replaced by an inexplicable surge of anger.

"Auntie Bella, is it because of Mom?

She definitely did something to you, didn't she?

You and Dad are true love. That woman is a murderer! She must be threatening you!"