Chapter 11 Before Emily even walked into the main hall , she could clearly feel a stern gaze on her . She didn't even have to think to know it was Elliott and Everett's grandpa , Sir Jordon Barnes . Married Everett for three years . Everyone in the Barnes family was pretty nice to her . Only this Jordon always looked at her like he was judging . Those eyes , marked by years but still sharp like a hawk , seemed like they could strip away your surface and see right into your heart . Emily , a woman in her twenties , couldn't possibly say she wasn't scared Emily , a woman in her twenties , couldn't p under that kind of strong , battle - hardened presence . " Scared ? " Elliott slowed down a bit and looked at the person next to him . " No. " Emily argued , chin raised . Elliott stared straight at her . Emily couldn't stand it when he looked at her like that , she couldn't handle it and pouted , saying , " Just a little bit scared . " Elliott chuckled , " Isn't our Emily only afraid of not being able to write her paper ? There's nothing else in the world she's scared of . " " It was you who insisted on bringing me back ! " Emily grumbled and pinched his waist . " Later your grandpa will probably make fun of me again ! " Elliott held her slightly cool hand , rubbed her palm with his thumb , and said , " How many times have I told you , don't grab a man's waist like that . " " No , with me here , I wouldn't let them hurt you . " 00 370 Chapter 11 288 Vouchers " Emily , I wanted to marry you soon , these three years ... " Elliott's Adam's apple bobbed. " These three years , I got scared of sleeping . " He slept for three years , made his woman wait for three years , and she almost became someone else's . Emily heard what he said , and suddenly felt a sting in her nose . The sunlight put a golden edge on his shoulders and made the gentleness in his eyes even clearer . That man who would always accept her was still there . Stepping into the living room , that sense of pressure got even stronger . Jordon's hawk - like eyes swept over their joined hands , his voice deep with age . " You're here . " " Grandpa , " Elliott replied , lowering his eyes , then turned to look at the gentle , refined middle - aged man beside him , " Dad . " Sir Barnes , Mr. Barnes , " Emily said softly . The two men , who had been in business for years , noticed the change in how they were addressed . Elliott's father , Carmen Barnes , was also hovering around them , looking a bit serious . Elliott noticed Emily was tense , gently comforted her , then looked at the two elders . His voice was warm but firm . " Emily and Rhett aren't together anymore . I'll explain things between me and her after dinner . " When Everett came in , he just happened to hear that sentence . His brows furrowed for a moment , and he was about to step forward . Georgia quickly grabbed his arm and warned in a low voice , " Rhett ! " 31 639 00.373 Chapter 11 2818 ( Vouchers Jordon put the celadon teacup on the rosewood table with a clear sound . " The truffle stew lost its flavor if left too long , let's eat first . " While eating , Emily clearly felt a gaze sticking to her . She tried her best to ignore it . Everyone had their own thoughts during the meal . After dinner , Everett and Elliott were both called to the study . Emily sat with Georgia on the living room couch , just chatting . Georgia didn't give her a hard time , she just asked , " Did you and Rhett really get divorced ? " Emily nodded , " Yeah . " She told Georgia about her divorce from Everett . Georgia sighed , " It was that brat who let you down . " These years , how Emily treated Everett , all their elders saw it , even Jordon couldn't find any fault . It was Rhett , that brat , who just wasn't lucky . While they were talking , the old butler hurried over and said , " Mrs. Barnes , something's wrong . Everett and Elliott got into a fight , and Jordon got angry and punished them with the family rules . " The Barnes family's rule was the needle whip , she had heard about it . One lash could split the skin , and three lashes could go down to the bone . Emily and Georgia both turned pale and hurried to the study . The door just opened , and the moment she saw Elliott , Emily ran over without thinking . When she saw the bloodstain on his white shirt , her eyes instantly turned red . 64 184 00:37 Chapter 11 " Lio , how were you ? " Elliott held her hand and gave a gentle smile . " It's okay , we went home . " " Emily , what way did you use to get divorced ? " a low , husky voice sounded . 41 m 258 Vouchers 95.89 %