Capítulo 459: Chapter 459: Why did my sister run away from home? (2)

Upon hearing this, Emma Tonkin's countenance turned desolate and apologetic.

She sighed, still elegantly seated, but exuding an aura of dejection.

She began, "I think it's my fault for not protecting her well, and letting her suffer too many grievances since she was young. I shouldn't have forced her into the affair with Mr. Charlie... but Eve, when Old Mrs. Charlie suddenly suggested her engagement with Mr. Charlie, it was our only chance!"

As she spoke, her eyes unconsciously reddened, "Your grandfather's company is his life's hard work, I can't hand it over to Jonas Thompson without a care. If I were truly thinking for your sake, I should have taken you two away from this home and started a new life. But I felt guilty... It's all because I insisted on marrying your father, which put your grandfather in such a state... I must get the company back, or I won't be able to face him..."