Accidentally Yours, My Super Rich Second Husband-Chapter 135: Unspoken Longings

Delphinia glanced at Maya as the woman gestured toward an empty seat beside her. Without hesitation, she moved, glad to put some distance between herself and Renata. As she settled into the chair, Maya offered her a small, knowing smile.

"So, I take it you’re new to these things?" Maya asked, adjusting her handbag on her lap.

Delphinia nodded, exhaling a breath she didn’t realize she had been holding. "Yeah, this is my first time attending one."

Maya arched a brow, curiosity flickering in her eyes. "I see. Well, welcome to the chaos of judgmental parents." She leaned in slightly. "I’m Maya, by the way. Liam’s mom."

Delphinia’s expression brightened with recognition. "Oh, Ashton has mentioned Liam a lot. He says they’re best friends."

Maya grinned. "That’s sweet. Liam talks about Ashton all the time too. Those two are inseparable."

Delphinia found herself relaxing for the first time since stepping into the room. "It’s nice to meet you, Maya. And thank you... for stepping in earlier. I wasn’t sure how long I could bite my tongue."

Maya waved a dismissive hand. "No need to thank me. Those women thrive on drama. If it wasn’t you, it would’ve been someone else. Renata especially. She just hates the fact that Ashton keeps outperforming Jason in class."

Delphinia let out a quiet breath, her fingers unconsciously tightening around the strap of her purse. Petty. That was the only word that came to mind when she thought about Renata’s behavior. And yet, even knowing that, irritation still curled in her chest.

How could someone be so childish? So bitter over something as simple as a child’s academic performance? It wasn’t as if Ashton had done anything wrong—he was just a hardworking, intelligent boy. That was something to be proud of, not a reason for resentment.

Did Renata truly believe her words held no weight? That she could say whatever she wanted simply because she felt entitled to it?

At the mention of Ashton, warmth spread through Delphinia’s chest. "He’s been working really hard. I’m proud of him."

Maya nodded approvingly. "You should be. He’s a smart kid."

The meeting soon began, and Delphinia listened intently as the teacher discussed each student’s progress, behavior, and achievements. Ashton’s name came up, and the teacher praised his academic performance and his dedication to learning.

Delphinia couldn’t stop the proud smile from forming on her lips. When the meeting concluded, the parents slowly gathered their things, murmuring among themselves as they prepared to leave.

Renata and her usual entourage passed by, their expressions dripping with disdain. "Enjoy your moment while it lasts," Renata sneered. "We’ll see how long you stick around."

Delphinia’s fingers twitched at her side, itching—aching—to reach out and yank Renata’s perfectly styled hair just to wipe that smug expression off her face. The sheer audacity of the woman was unbelievable.

Who did she think she was?

Delphinia forced a smile, one that didn’t quite reach her eyes. It wasn’t worth it. She wouldn’t stoop to Renata’s level, not here, not now. Not when Ashton was still in the room. The last thing she wanted was to cause a scene and embarrass him.

But oh, how she burned inside.

Her nails dug into her palm as she clenched her hands, keeping herself steady. Renata’s condescending words played in her head like an annoying, off-key tune, but Delphinia refused to let them get to her. If Renata thought she could intimidate her, she was sorely mistaken.

Delphinia held her head high, refusing to acknowledge the remark. She met Renata’s gaze head-on, still smiling. "Oh, I intend to," she said, her voice smooth, unwavering.

Before Renata could respond, Maya let out a loud, exaggerated sigh. "Oh, Renata, you’re still talking? I thought you’d be too busy figuring out how to get Jason to catch up to Ashton."

Renata’s face twisted in anger, but before she could retort, she turned on her heel and stormed off, the other women following closely behind her.

Delphinia chuckled. "You’re something else, Maya."

Maya shrugged. "I just can’t stand her. Anyway," she turned to Delphinia, "we should hang out sometime. Maybe take the kids out together?"

Delphinia smiled warmly. "That sounds great. I’d love that."

Ashton soon approached her, his face lighting up when he saw her. "Delphinia! How was it?"

Delphinia crouched to his level, brushing a hand over his hair. "You’re amazing, Ashton. I’m so proud of you." 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Ashton beamed, and Maya called Liam over. The boys exchanged excited chatter as they said their goodbyes, and soon, they went their separate ways. As Delphinia and Ashton walked toward the parking lot, she felt a sense of contentment settle over her.

But that feeling was quickly overshadowed when she caught sight of a familiar figure sitting in a sleek black car parked nearby.

Lydia Morgan.

Delphinia came to an abrupt stop, her breath catching in her throat. She had seen Lydia from a distance before, but never this vulnerable. The woman was staring at Ashton through the car window, a deep, sorrowful longing written across her face.

A pang of sympathy struck Delphinia’s heart. She couldn’t deny the pain in Lydia’s eyes. Lydia was missing something precious, something she had willingly let go of. But just because she had made that choice didn’t mean it didn’t hurt.

Delphinia swallowed, tightening her grip on Ashton’s hand. She wondered what Lydia was thinking, watching from the shadows as the son she had abandoned thrived without her. Was she regretting her choices? Wishing she had done things differently?

Before she could dwell on it further, the car slowly pulled away, disappearing down the street.

Delphinia exhaled deeply, her heart heavy with conflicting emotions. She glanced down at Ashton, who was completely unaware of the presence that had been watching him. He was happy. He was loved.

One thing was clear to Delphinia—Lydia missed her son a lot.

With that thought in mind, she gave Ashton’s hand a reassuring squeeze and led him toward their car, leaving Lydia’s lingering presence behind.