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.”

is overstepping their bounds. Despite

who raised Mia.”

this. It was Aunt Patricia’s

involved in this.”

free to

immediately. Who

the door, she

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

Karen?”

can simply call Sean to pick her

to let Patricia be swayed.

to entertain

Mia feared Edna

troublesome in the

mind

attempted to stop her

embarrassment of returning, she stormed out of the room In a fit of

meal concluded, there were

I need to use the restroom,” Patricia remarked.

Patricia, I’ll come with you,” Mla replied.

and eventually, Eva accompanied

the restroom, they

sorry: I didn’t mean

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

sold everything.”

small splash of water.”

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