Chapter 715:

“Provided?” Omar’s voice carried a sharp edge. “Eight hundred dollars a month in Isonridge? Tell me honestly — could you survive on that?”

Uncertainty flickered across Aliza’s face. Her own daily expenses before college had matched Omar’s monthly allowance, multiplying several times after enrollment. Even scholarship students at private institutions received more generous support.

Kathleen adopted a wounded expression. “Omar, how can you think so poorly of me? Marrying into the Herrera family placed me far above our origins, and I’ve struggled to belong. Even my own daughter faces her grandparents’ disapproval — how could I have done more for you? It hasn’t been easy.”

Omar raised his gaze to meet hers, his words measured. “You think I’m ignorant of the truth?”

A shadow of unease crossed Kathleen’s face. “Truth? Has someone been spreading lies…”

insurance money after my parents’ death…” Omar’s words

had exceeded a million—enough for a comfortable life

demeanor shifted instantly as she dabbed at invisible tears. “Insurance? Omar, how could you accuse me? Your mother was my sister!” Omar had anticipated her denial. Though he lacked concrete proof beyond a childhood

understand my cousin desires Mr. Norris. He visited me to verify that his sister’s heart beats in my chest. That explains your

bluntness left Kathleen

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it was back then. Furthermore, a marriage into the Norris family could significantly

dropped her feigned sorrow and replied flatly, “Fine, I’ll send it to you

tricked me before—shame on you. Trick me again—shame on me. I need the money now. Whether or

expression hardened. “No. How do I know you’ll still cooperate after receiving the

You transfer seven hundred thousand now, and we’ll

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