Chapter 16

The young woman was Shelly Barrett, Timothy’s cousin.

Mia simply ignored Shelly’s sarcastic remarks. Throughout the years, Shelly viewed Mia in contempt. Her comments would always suggest that Mia was only willing to marry a half-dead Timothy for money.

In the past, Mia kept putting up with Shelly’s ridicule. But now that she had signed the divorce papers, she no longer needed to do so.

Shelly strutted haughtily over to Mia and snapped, “Why are you just standing there? Hurry over to the kitchen and start cooking. Remember to make my favorite seafood stew.”

Mia withdrew her gaze and replied, “Grandma Laura invited me over to have dinner. She didn’t ask me to come here as a maid to cook for other people.”

“What do you mean by that, Mia? You’ve got the nerve, don’t you? You’re even refusing to cook! I’m going to tell Aunt Sharon about this!”

Mia ignored Shelly and walked into the house. When she entered the living room, she saw two people sitting on the couch.

One was her ex-mother-in-law, Sharon, while the other was her ex-husband’s first love, Maya.

She didn’t expect to see Maya at dinner today.

Shelly rushed into the living room. She purposely bumped into Mia before reporting loudly, “Aunt Sharon, I told Mia to head to the kitchen and cook for us, but she refused! She even said that Grandma invited her over as a

guest and not as a maid!”

As soon as Shelly finished speaking, Sharon’s expression turned cold. “Mia, as my daughter-in-law, how can

you refuse to cook for the family? What’s the point of keeping you around then?

“What can you do apart from spending the family’s money? You should be honored that we let you cook for us.”

“Do calm down, Mrs. Barrett. Don’t let this affect your health,” Maya said with a smile.

annoyed I get,” Sharon huffed. “Even

she’s just some poor woman. How can she compare to a young heiress

good family, and you

my eyes, you’re the most perfect daughter-in-law a

could have.”

with smugness as she replied, “She’s an orphan,

circumstances.”

there to understand? As an orphan, she should know her

up the ranks of

a fine young man. He’s bound to accomplish a great deal

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from the same class. I never agreed to their marriage, you know? But his

upon it.”

took it all in. She had heard the same

an orphan. She had six brothers who were all

eyes and remarked, “Oh. Based on what you just said, are you implying that Timothy needs to rely on his wife’s and family connections to make

been talented, even at a young

just said?” Mia reminded her.

so that he can accomplish a great deal

even speak. When did Mia become

the maid who was standing nearby.

and replied respectfully, “Mrs. Barrett Senior

think she

Grandma not been

little concerned

purposely chimed in, “Mia, look at what Maya brought with her. Not

health products, but she even brought a bracelet. They’re all

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