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.”

Despite our financial struggles,

who raised Mia.”

clarify this. It was Aunt Patricia’s family, not

involved in this.”

toward the door. “Feel free to leave if you wish.”

I’ll leave immediately. Who cares,

she

hand firmly and spoke in a composed

Karen?” Patricia

her up directly;

be swayed. She recognized Karen’s

to

boundaries now, Mia feared Edna and Karen would

troublesome in the

don’t mind her, that’s just her temper.”

to stop her or convince her

with the embarrassment of returning, she stormed out of the room In

there were no

use the restroom,”

I’ll come with you,”

on joining them, and eventually, Eva accompanied them as

outside the restroom, they

sorry: I didn’t

this gown is? You

sold everything.”

was just a small splash

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