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.

"You've mistaken me, Elisa. I was indeed occupied that day, but when I caught up with you

nodded. "I see. You and

speechless. Listening to the superficial conversation,

conversation was dull, and they even had to guard against any

guests are falling asleep listening to

laughed in spite of herself when she

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

out of the blue, attracting all other

on both sides. They held her arms carefully as if they were worried that she would slip

were all smiles and looked

a genuine smile

glanced toward Julia and instinctively

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