Riches in Disguise

Chapter 174

"Mrs. Cylon, Victor thought you might not be comfortable with those tall, grand hotels with many rooms, complex elevators, and keycards, so he chose this eco- resort for you. If you prefer grand hotels, I can make the arrangements," I offered.

Mrs. Cylon quickly waved her hand, saying, "No, no. I'm fine anywhere. But you're actually right. I'm really not used to those high-rise buildings with elevators. They scare me, honestly."

Feeling slightly better than before, Felicia held her mother's arm, smiling. "After the college entrance exams, my mom took me to town to buy clothes. She was terrified from just standing on the escalator."

With a smile, I remarked, "It's just a matter of getting used to it. After trying a few more times, it'll feel normal."

Right then, Mrs. Cylon suddenly started scolding Felicia, mainly telling her to tolerate Mrs. Brown, not talk back, and avoid conflicts.

Felicia said she would do as told, but her expression clearly showed that she didn't want to. I watched them with a smile, choosing not to interrupt. To be honest, I really admired this trait of Felicia's. She was a lot like me.

When others treated her horribly, she would tolerate it no matter what, acting like a pushover who was indifferent to everything. But once someone she cared about received the same treatment, like what happened to Mrs. Cylon and me, she couldn't help but step in.

to showing concern. Just as the mother-daughter pair was about to cry again,

car to check on her things. She opened everything to make sure that none of the pickle jars were broken.

container of olive oil, my eyes nearly popped

in each container. I brought three-one for your counselor

blushed. "Mom, didn't I tell you that William's family doesn't

could they not need

and weighed it in my hand. Just one was

olive oil and multiple jars of

about it made me feel

I really have to thank you on behalf

oil. They always

cold-pressed olive oil for them, but they're still worried about hygiene and

assured that my olive oitis up to standard. I may be from the countryside, but my family is very particular about cleanliness.