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

who raised Mia.”

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

involved in this.”

door. “Feel free

leave immediately.

made her way toward the door, she hesitated, her eyes

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

about Karen?” Patricia replied.

can simply call Sean to pick her up

let Patricia be swayed.

to entertain them.

they didn’t establish boundaries now, Mia feared Edna and Karen would

in

“Oh, don’t mind her, that’s just her

nobody attempted to stop

returning, she stormed out

the meal concluded, there were no further incidents.

to use

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

them, and eventually, Eva accompanied

the restroom, they could hear heated

didn’t

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

sold everything.”

was just a small splash of

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