Richard Steele just came out of the study and was very pleased to see this scene.
"Lila is more thoughtful. Evelyn really doesn't have any new clothes to wear, so why not just pick two pieces from Lila to wear as a makeshift outfit?"
He had always been worried that Evelyn Steele and Lila Carter didn't get along well. Now he sees that Lila Carter is so sensible, taking the initiative to show kindness to Evelyn Steele and is willing to share. She is indeed a good child.
Richard Steele looked at Evelyn Steele expectantly, "Evelyn, what do you think of this one? I think it suits you well."
Evelyn Steele knew what he was expecting.
Lila Carter had taken the initiative to show her goodwill. If she didn't accept it, not only would she seem unkind, but she would also be suspected of having a grudge against Lila Carter.
Mr. Anderson stood aside and watched, hesitant to speak.
Evelyn Steele shook her head: "I don't think it's appropriate."
Lila Carter was stunned, and a hint of embarrassment flashed across her face.
Richard Steele could not hide his disappointment on his face, and even subconsciously glanced at Lila Carter, worried that she would be embarrassed.
"Dad, you probably forgot that I'm not fifteen anymore." Evelyn Steele said calmly, even smiling calmly, "I've grown a lot taller in the past three years. I'm 1.73 meters tall now. Lila's clothes don't fit me."
Lila Carter's height is estimated to be the same as when she was fifteen years old, about 1.62 meters.
It's just that Lila Carter seems to be very good at dressing herself up, and she likes to wear shoes with relatively high heels, which makes her look taller visually, making people feel that they are almost the same height.
In fact, Evelyn Steele has been wearing comfortable soft-soled flat shoes these two days, and she just picked up some clothes that were barely wearable, which did not highlight the advantage of her long legs.
When she said this, everyone seemed to notice that her straight and long legs were indeed not comparable to Lila Carter's.
The atmosphere at the scene was a little awkward for a moment.
"I'm sorry, I didn't think about it. I didn't think about the height issue." Lila Carter apologized quickly, with a sincere look on her face, "I hope you don't mind."
Mr. Anderson finally couldn't help but speak. He didn't say anything before, but Richard Steele suddenly appeared and said it seemed like he was bullying Lila Carter.
"Actually, our Evelyn Steele doesn't need these clothes... Mr. Huo had someone send a batch of clothes to Evelyn Steele this afternoon."
So, what is Lila Carter showing off for, when is their Evelyn Steele the kind of person who is so poor that she needs her charity for clothes?
A look of confusion suddenly appeared on Lila Carter's face.
She didn't seem to expect this, and her face soon turned red. "I'm sorry, Sister Evelyn, I..."
After talking for a long time, I couldn't find anything wrong.
Evelyn Steele raised her hand to stop her. "You don't have to apologize for this. It was Ethan Cole who took the initiative to send the clothes. It has nothing to do with you."
She just couldn't understand why Lila Carter had so many apologies to make.
She had just seen such a beautiful scenery in the courtyard next door, and her good mood was now, and she didn't want it to be ruined at all.
"If there's nothing else, I'll go upstairs first." Evelyn Steele said, nodded slightly to Richard Steele, took the bag from Mr. Anderson, and went straight upstairs.
Mr. Anderson hurriedly instructed the servant, "By the way, Evelyn Steele wants to arrange flowers. Please send some beautiful vases over."
Lila Carter's eyes involuntarily fell on the two bags Evelyn Steele was carrying.
The branches of the cherry blossoms are exposed, and the flowers are blooming and enchanting, so beautiful that you can tell at a glance that they are exactly the same as the ones in the yard next door.
So, Evelyn Steele just went to pick flowers next door?
But hasn't Alexander Chase always been cold and indifferent? Even the system can't read his likes and dislikes.
Lila Carter clenched her fingers suddenly, and a dark light flashed in her eyes.
Richard Steele comforted Lila Carter awkwardly, "I know you mean well, it's okay, just put these clothes away."
"Miss Carter meant well, but unfortunately..." Richard Steele's assistant Wu Liang trotted over and sighed softly, but he didn't say much. He quickly asked the servants to deliver all these things to Lila Carter's room.
Lila Carter pursed her lips, hesitated for a moment, and suddenly looked up and asked Richard Steele, "Mr. Steele, am I behaving badly?"
"How come?" Richard Steele looked at her face that looked 70% like his daughter, and said gently, "You did a great job."
"But, I feel like Sister Evelyn doesn't like me very much..." Lila Carter said courageously.
"I held a birthday party yesterday and used Sister Evelyn's room and jewelry. Also, my cousin offended Sister Evelyn..."
She bit her lower lip lightly with her pearly teeth, her eyes full of light, looking delicate and pitiful.
Richard Steele was stunned for a moment, and his expression suddenly became serious. "Why do you think so? Evelyn has always been generous and kind, not the stingy person. Lila, you are a considerate and good child. I hope you can get along well with Evelyn."
Lila Carter was a little confused. Richard Steele's reaction was really beyond her expectations.
Evelyn Steele did it so obviously, not giving Richard Steele the slightest bit of face. Given Richard Steele's character, shouldn't he be resentful of her?
"I'm sorry!" Lila Carter apologized hastily, her eyes slightly moist. "I, I'm just a little worried that Evelyn won't be able to accept my existence..."
Her voice was slightly choked with sobs, and she whispered, "Why don't we just forget about the adoption? I can go back to the countryside and live a good life..."
Richard Steele stared at the face in front of him that looked like his wife and daughter, and his eyes were dazed for a moment.
His wife had a strong personality and never showed weakness in front of others. Evelyn Steele basically learned from her. No, in fact, Evelyn Steele was even more cold-hearted than Victoria Steele.
Victoria Steele occasionally cried in front of him, but Evelyn Steele never did.
She was taught by the Yan family to be too calm and intelligent. Even when she was extremely worried about her mother, she would only cry in front of Nathan Harper, but never show weakness in front of him, her father.
Richard Steele came back to his senses and frowned, "Don't say such childish things. How are you going to go back to the countryside? Don't worry, I will discuss the matter of adopting you with Evelyn."
It was also because after Evelyn Steele came back, things piled up and he didn't know how to talk to her for a while.
He knew that Lila Carter had suffered some injustice in this matter.
"Evelyn just came back these two days, so we can't rush this matter. I'll bring it up again after you've gotten used to each other for a few days."
Richard Steele looked at Lila Carter, his expression softened. "When Evelyn agrees, I will hold a grand banquet for you. I'm sorry to have to bear with you these few days."
Lila Carter also knew that this matter could not be rushed.
She was a little impatient today, and was a little irritated by Evelyn Steele's cherry blossoms.
She dropped her eyes and said in a respectful voice, "I know, Mr. Steele, I shouldn't have thought too much about it."
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Evelyn Steele went upstairs and took a look at the clothes filling her closet.
The clothes that Ethan Cole gave her were similar to those given to Lila Carter, both in brand and style.