Mia bit her lip in frustration. "Hubby, when are you going broke?"

Laughter rang out around them. Most wives would wish for their husbands to be wealthy, but in a surprising twist, Mia hoped for the exact opposite.

Andre playfully nudged his wife's nose. "That might be a bit difficult."

Molly chimed in, turning to her father. "Dad, do I get a reward if I have a daughter?"

Hansen's expression hardened. "Why are you even talking about having kids? You shouldn't even be thinking about marriage. Isn't it great to be a carefree rich lady?"

On this point, Kendrick and Hansen were in agreement. "There are so many independent women these days. You can be happy without getting married. Marriage just brings endless troubles from the in-laws. Why put yourself through that?" Molly was speechless. Why did her family have a double standard?

"Mia, go back and divorce Andre. Didn't you hear what your father-in-law said? What's so great about marriage? Isn't being single fantastic?" Molly was known for her sharp tongue.

She then turned to Anya, who was always by Leo's side. "Anya, don't marry Leo, okay? Why bother with marriage and children? Just be the spoiled princess of your family."

Finally, she looked at Chad. "Don't bother getting married. There are so many independent women these days. We don't need men."

Anya's cheeks turned a bright red when Molly mentioned her marrying Leo. "Aunt, stop making things up." Anya looked up at Leo. Her eyes were sparkling. Her face grew even hotter.

Molly. "I can't wait to see how Andre is going to deal

his wife and smiled. Then, he said to

in agreement. "Molly, Andre

fight, was displeased! Only Hansen

need to get married. We can't let the Byrne

His gaze flicked between his father and Hansen, who was also advocating for Molly to stay single. His smile didn't reach his eyes. He leaned back in his chair, with his hand resting casually on his knee. His fingers gently tapped in rhythm as he

stay with us after giving birth?" Molly asked

After the baby's full month celebration, I'll consider coming back. My mom will take care

Mia's mom was by her side. Also, Mia had a stubborn streak. She wanted to go back to Maplewood Estates immediately after giving birth. After all, that was where her little family would be living. Molly asked, "Can you save a

and looked at Anya. "We'll also save a room for our Anya.

always felt a warm sense of family from Mia. Even though Mia was only three years older than her, she seemed to be more like an elder sister. She nodded.

dying down, Mia and Molly would find a way to bring up a new topic to keep everyone engaged and distract them from worrying about Coleen Byrne, who was currently in surgery. Grandma Aubree's

to inquire about Coleen's condition. None

ended." Grandma Aubree thought her daughter was worried about her sister-in-law. This

Juliana asked, "Mom, it's been so long. Is she okay? Did she leave a will? Do you

waiting for your sister-in-law's will? You heartless girl!" Grandma Aubree hung up the

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