Chapter 27

Chapter 27

Doris spent an exhausting hour and a half on the subway after work before finally arriving at Tanglewood Oaks. Ever since Laura married into the Webb family, Doris hadn’t visited her very often.

When Doris found Laura’s villa, she rang the doorbell, and to her relief, Laura answered the door.

Laura was wearing an apron and an old outfit Doris remembered seeing her in a couple of years ago, and her hair was hastily tied up in a messy bun. The Laura standing before Doris now seemed like a completely different person from the polished, stylish one she used to know.

“Hey, Doris! Come in.” Laura greeted Doris with a warm tone and pointed inside. “Ari’s already home from school.”

Doris stepped inside and immediately saw Arianna playing alone with her building blocks in the living room.

“Ari, look who’s here,” Laura said to Arianna.

Arianna looked up, her eyes lighting up the moment she saw Doris. She jumped up, ran straight into Doris’s arms, and squealed, “Oh, Aunt Doris!”

“Good girl.” Doris crouched down to scoop Arianna up. “Guess what I brought you?”

Arianna tilted her head, thinking hard and muttering, “A toy? A book? Or chocolate?”

With a bright grin, Doris held out a small square box and said, “Ta–da! Open it and see if you guessed right.”

Arianna opened the box and gasped, “Wow! My favorite strawberry cake.”

“I made it just for you. It’s super healthy,” Doris said, raising her eyebrows playfully.

“Thank you, Aunt Doris. You’re the best.” Arianna hugged Doris tightly and planted several kisses on her cheeks.

Doris gently pinched Arianna’s cheek with a smile and teased, “You’re such a smooth–talker, Ari.”

While Arianna happily dug into her cake, Doris handed over a few shopping bags to Laura. “I got you some clothes and skincare stuff.”

Laura looked at the bags, clearly overwhelmed, and she replied, “You didn’t have to do this. I’m not exactly broke, you know. You should save your money for yourself.”

“Laura, these are beauty supplements. Look how haggard you are now. You don’t want others to call you Ari’s grandmother, don’t you?” Doris’s tone was teasing but concerned.

and she added, “I know you’re doing your best to take care of

of warmth. Doris was probably the only person in the world who truly cared about her like this. With a faint

time, Doris

ready. Why don’t you stay and eat with us?” Laura

Maybe

doorway, a furious voice suddenly rang out from outside. “Laura! Get your ass outta here

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tone laced with venom. “I just got a call from Meghan. She says you borrowed 100 thousand dollars from her. What the hell, Laura? Are we not feeding you

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want people to think we can’t afford to take care of you? Or are you using it to keep some

social circle, and they got quite well with each other. Laura had only asked for Meghan’s help because she was desperate. If Laura weren’t forced to the corner,

Sofia to suggest she show more care to Laura,

nudged Laura aside and stepped forward. “Mrs.

my son’s wife. What I say to her is none of

business,” Doris shot back firmly.

business? She married Matteo, and that makes her part of our family. She has no right

something important. It’s not

me what’s so important that you needed 100 thousand dollars? I’m listening.” Sofia crossed

She bit her lip, unable to bring

telling Sofia the truth would only fuel her attacks, and worse, Sofia would find an excuse to drag

let the truth slip. Laura knew

pay Meghan back. I’m not asking Matteo for a single cent,” Laura finally said, her voice steady but strained.

and she retorted, “Oh, so you were saying Matteo should pay it back for you?

Matteo, I’ll make sure your parents take

back anymore and shot back in an icy tone, “Mrs. Webb, let’s not forget how Matteo chased after Laura back then. She

never something she asked for. If you were so against her, maybe you

stunned by Doris’s audacity to talk back to

money was for me. Laura lent it to help me with something. I’ll pay her back tomorrow. So if you’ve got a problem, take it up with me.”

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