Chapter 144

Elisa snickered inwardly, thinking that Rose was shrewd and sly.

'That's how family members should treat each other.' She's implying that I don't deem them as my family because I don't go home, and it's me who chose to keep a distance from them.

Obviously, Rose said those words to make known to the others that Elisa is a hypocrite, hence affecting her image in the others' minds. As such, the others might have a different interpretation of Elisa's answer during the interview yesterday. Since Elisa had already commenced her plan, she wouldn't give them any chance to strike back.

She nodded with a smile. "That's true, Aunt Rose. It has been a while since we got together. I mentioned this to Linda last time, but she seemed to be occupied at that time and went away to handle her matters after a quick chat. I hope Linda is available tomorrow night." Rose was caught off guard by Elisa's remark while Linda almost lost her cool.

Nonsense! This is not true at all! Elisa, I never knew you're such a natural liar!

On the other hand, Elisa successfully returned the compliment. Initially, Rose implied that Elisa was the one who dissociated herself from the family, but now it sounded like it was the family who turned a cold shoulder toward her.

quickly answered with a smile. "You've mistaken me, Elisa. I was indeed occupied that day, but when I caught up with you some other days,

on her lips, Elisa nodded. "I see. You

speechless. Listening to the superficial conversation,

to guard against any implied

bet the nearby guests are falling asleep

of herself when she realized indeed

from Elisa, Linda, and Rose, Rachel let out a cough and blurted, "I just suddenly thought

of the blue, attracting all other guests to gaze toward the

Gareth's parents supporting her on both sides. They held her arms carefully as if they were worried that she

family were all

a genuine smile when she looked

Linda too glanced toward Julia and instinctively walked up to

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