At this moment, Samuel's question to Emma made Paul feel ridiculous.
He was not used to seeing men deeply immersed in love, not only would it make them do stupid things, but also become a weakness.
This is why Paul has never loved any woman in his life!
He used to have countless partners, but he never had his true feelings, because it wasn't worth it!
At this time, everyone had their own thoughts.
When Emma heard Samuel's question, she instinctively lowered her eyes, avoiding his piercing gaze.
But, in an instant, she thought about it again, planning to make a desperate move.
"Samuel, Jade is twenty years old…"
Before the voice came, Merry narrowed her eyes and attacked first. "Lie! Jade is only sixteen this year!"
The little girl had to thank Anna beforehand. When she asked Anna about Jade's situation, she told her Jade's age.
Emma's words were cut off again, and when Merry was able to accurately tell Jade's age, she immediately looked at Anna.
The look in her eyes showed as if she couldn't wait to teach her in a much harsher way than before!
She had planned for so long, but she didn't expect she would be interrupted by Anna and her bucket mouth.
At this moment, Emma's irritated gaze was like a knife that stabbed into Anna's heart.
She had always thought of her as a graceful aunt, but now the figure before her was like a stranger.
She would definitely have her older brother investigate all the details, and she wouldn't let this aunt's slap be forgotten just like that.
Everyone could hear that Emma was deliberately hiding Jade's age.
If she had nothing to worry about, why bother to lie?!
The situation changed suddenly, and Samuel could no longer calm down.
He squeezed Emma's wrist, and his angry expression masked some of his pain. "You have a 16-year-old child, but you still want to take Merry away?"
Samuel had never felt this stupid.
How could he think that Jade was also his child?!
There was a six years difference between Merry and Jade.
After Emma gave birth and abandoned Merry, she disappeared.
Now that she has a child with someone else, how come she wanted to take Samuel's only child?!
Emma looked at Samuel's angry expression. She struggled twice to break free. Her tone was low and sad. "Samuel, don't be angry. I'll explain everything to you later, okay? I beg you to discuss this later, don't you also want to know the reason why I left? If there is no feeling in my heart, I will not appear in front of you again."
Samuel didn't want to believe her words anymore, but seeing the woman he loved beg him this desperately, he couldn't bring himself to say no.
When Emma felt that the strength in her wrist was gradually loosening, she seized the moment and clasped the man's palm with the back of her hand.
After a long silence, Emma took the initiative to hold Samuel's hand.
Right in front of Erika, they were holding hands under the table.
In just a few words, she can turn an indifferent man into a soft-hearted one.
However, it was unfortunate that some people had spent their whole life giving their all, but they didn't get the least bit of attention and respect.
Erika's heart seemed to fall and shatter into pieces.
Her tears couldn't stop flowing, she didn't understand why she had to sit here and suffer such humiliation!
Samuel Hiroshi, the head of the Hiroshi family, known as a smart and dignified man, can't really see Emma's ruse?
Things had progressed to this point, and the entire room was filled with a suffocating tension aura.
...
One minute later, Erika slowly stood up.
She wiped her wet eyes, not wanting to look pathetic and weak.
When Paul averted his gaze, Erika smiled at him. "Uncle, I am really sorry. What happened today has interrupted your time. Since Miss Emma said that Merry had done something bad, I as her mother had an obligation to apologize to her on behalf of my daughter."
"Miss Emma, ??I'm sorry. It seems that I spoiled Merry too much since childhood and made her an unruly child. But as her mother, even though her words were hurtful at times, there was no ill intention in her heart. Still, her actions were wrong and I, as her mother, am also responsible."
"At the same time, I sincerely hope that your child will get well soon and grow up healthily. Uncle, Merry and Anna are young and vibrant little girls, if they offend you this time, I ask you to forgive them. I'm willing to endure the consequences for them!"
Erika's statement caused Paul to look at her deeply.
Merry stared at Erika next to her, her mouth narrowed, sad and uncomfortable.
She felt very sad and helpless because her mother was trying to shoulder all the blame alone.
Merry kept clenching her fists and looking at her opposite father, looking angry and disappointed.
She took a deep breath, then grabbed Erika's arm and stood up. "Uncle, it's my fault. I'm willing to apologize and don't need my mother to replace my place." The little girl said while glaring at Emma.
In fact, she didn't want to apologize in her heart, but in order to prevent her mother from taking the blame, she chose to lower her head!
At this moment, Paul's heart trembled inexplicably when he saw Merry on the verge of crying.
The scene where the little girl was crying sadly at his home had left a deep impression in his eyes. Paul then said, "Today, no one needs to apologize. It was clear that this woman was a guest and seemed to be in a bad mood for various reasons. Instead, I will send some people to escort you and I will bear the costs of your arrangements while you are in Surabaya."
"As for the matters between the two families, I have no intention of involving myself in it. Samuel, I want to remind you that I really like your daughter Merry. Take care of your family affairs well, don't hurt our little girl because of trivial things. Alright, I won't talk anymore, I want to get out of here."
Paul's warning immediately made Samuel let go of Emma's hand under the table.
And Paul's words towards Merry made the little girl bow her head in tears.
This uncle, whom she had only met twice, was more reliable than her father!
If it's possible, could she exchange her dad with someone else?
At this moment, Samuel knew that what he did today was very wrong.
But even though he looked calm, it was undeniable that he had a thorn in his heart.
Samuel stood up, his eyes full of guilt as he looked at Erika and Merry. "You two, go home first. I will return after settling this matter."
After hearing this, Erika just nodded slowly without looking at Samuel.
Even Merry lowered her head and ignored him.
Seeing this, Samuel sighed helplessly, and then took Emma away from everyone's sight.
Anna, who was still in the room, was holding the ice bag with one hand, her brows flickering, and she didn't know where to go.
At this time, Paul saw people who'd been paying attention to their bickering, turned to Indra and said, "Take care of this matter and arrange for our car to send them back to the Hiroshi family's house. But I want Merry to stay here!"
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