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 financial struggles, we

who raised Mia.”

firmly, “Let’s clarify this. It was Aunt Patricia’s family, not yours. Your family isn’t

involved in this.”

free to leave if

immediately. Who

way toward the door, she hesitated, her eyes

and spoke in a composed tone. “Let’s focus

about Karen?” Patricia

to pick her up directly;

be swayed. She recognized Karen’s

to entertain them.

establish boundaries now, Mia feared Edna and Karen would only

troublesome in

dismissively. “Oh, don’t mind her,

to stop

she stormed out of the room

concluded, there were

need to use the

I’ll come with you,” Mla replied.

joining them, and eventually, Eva accompanied them as

they could hear

sorry: I didn’t mean to.”

idea how costly this gown is? You couldn’t afford to reimburse me

sold everything.”

a small splash of

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