Chapter 67

At noon, because Millie had a sore foot, Aurelia accompanied her to the office and ordered takeout for lunch.

After lunch, as usual, she made a video call to Sophia.

“Ms. Simmons, your mother is doing well, so you can relax. The doctor also mentioned that she’s currently in stable condition and should improve after the surgery.”

“Okay, Ms. Elliot, please take good care of her. I’ve been really busy with work lately,” Aurelia explained.

“That’s completely understandable. You’re working hard to support your mother. I admire your devotion.”

“Thank you.” Aurelia glanced at Sophia’s boxed meal, which was still unfinished, and urged, ” Ms. Elliot, please go ahead and eat. I’ll hang up for now. If there’s anything, do let me know.” “Sure.”

After ending the video call, Millie approached Aurelia.

“Your mom is having surgery?”

“Yes, the day after tomorrow,” Aurelia replied worriedly.

shoulder. “Aurelia, don’t fret. Your mother has already conquered a life- threatening

nodded. That’s all she could hope

Aurelia’s eyes, Millie urged, “You should get some

from her chair, lying her head on the desk. She was

you. She said she’s your mother–in–law. Should

“Mother–in–law?”

it be

really

her head. “I don’t want to

and spoke with a hint of condescension, “Aurelia, your husband called the police

start crying and making a scene. It wouldn’t look good

She wished for Rosa to cry and cause a scene, making everyone tired of

long as Rosa caused a scene, Zachary could

remarks. As she was about to refuse,

want to see me?”

the voice, Aurelia froze in her place. Wasn’t

was over fifty, she had taken good care of herself. Describing her as fair–skinned and elegant would not

embroidered dress that draped gracefully over her slender figure. With a slight curve of her

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