Chapter 73

As Maja entered the room, she saw a woman around 28 years old sitting on the sofa watching TV while her aunt Susan Elston was busy cooking.

The woman on the sofa put down the apple she was munching on when she saw Maja.

“Oh, back from the big city, huh? The place is a bit of a mess. Go find somewhere to sit.”

Daly and Susan wore awkward expressions on their faces but remained silent.

Susan pulled Maja over, gave her a once-over, and then couldn’t help but ask worriedly, “You look thinner. Did your dad only care about that woman and forget about you?”

“Definitely. Her mom passed away years ago. Men are just like that, they find a prettier woman, and they forget about their ex-wife.”

The woman speaking was Olivia, Maja’s sister-in-law and a member of the household. She seemed cold and sharp, casting a glance towards the kitchen.

“Food’s not ready yet, and you got time for chit-chat?”

Susan had to let go of Maja’s hand, “Maja, sit down, dinner’s almost ready.”

Maja frowned.

are all that woman’s now Your dad hasn’t been back for years. He’s only supporting you because you’re useful to him.”

slightly lifted her head and looked at Olivia. Her anger was

family affairs are none of your business.”

Why would you need to argue with a poor person like me? The money we make in our lifetime is less than what you make in

Maja a bit, hinting her not to argue with Olivia, his eyes even pleading.

decided to ignore Olivia’s remarks.

walked back to her bedroom in her high heels, and slammed the door, blasting the music. Even when the neighbors came to complain, she didn’t come out. Daly

why Daly and Susan were

anything

In fact, she hadn’t planned to stay

said she wanted to leave, Susan immediately held

just changed the sheets, it’s a waste of money for you to stay

help but snicker, sarcastically saying:

can’t afford a hotel? Why are you worrying about her? Better to care more

Daly and Susan, she would’ve had

held onto her tightly, looking

smiled and reassured, “Auntie, really, it’s not necessary. I’ve

could finish, there was a sudden knock on the door.

and saw it was

James saw Maja, as if he saw a savior.

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