Chapter 525

Mia discreetly averted her gaze, felgning ignorance.

Beside her, Karen appeared taken aback by Eva’s direct remark.

Struggling to respond, she said, “Why does background matter so much nowadays? Our family showed Mia kindness in the past. Just because she’s found wealthier relatives, does that mean she should forget

about us?”

“As far as I know. It was only Patricia who showed kindness to Mia. It’s not fair to credit the rest of you.

“Besides, my brothers–in–law are looking for partners whose backgrounds match theirs, or at least aren’t

impoverished!”

Eva’s words were sharp and unapologetic.

Feeling humiliated, Karen’s eyes teared up. “Who are you to label us as poor? Is money all that matters?”

Edna intervened abruptly, reproaching. “That’s enough! Show some decorum, will you? They are from

wealthy backgrounds, unlike Sally. Have you no sense of shame?”

“Fine. I guess I’m just an unwanted guest here, right? I’ll go.”

Frustrated, Karen slammed her hand on the table and rose to leave. Patricia quickly reached out to

restrain her. “Karen, please don’t be upset.”

their bounds. Despite our

who raised Mia.”

firmly, “Let’s clarify this. It was Aunt

involved in this.”

toward the door. “Feel free to leave

immediately. Who cares,

her way toward the door, she hesitated, her eyes

in a composed tone. “Let’s focus on our meal.”

Karen?” Patricia

her up directly; it’s not a

to let Patricia be swayed. She

unwilling to entertain

now, Mia feared Edna and Karen would

in

mind her, that’s just her temper.”

Karen reached the door, nobody attempted to stop her

out of the room

meal concluded, there were no

need to use the

come with

also insisted on joining them, and eventually, Eva accompanied them as

restroom, they could hear

I didn’t

do you have any idea how costly this gown is? You couldn’t afford

sold everything.”

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