Chapter 49

Lilith's parents turned out to be former employees of the Sanders family.

At that moment, a waiter brought a large plate of fish, but Mia had no appetite.

She remained indignant. "There's definitely something fishy about the Wright family."

Zoe also felt uneasy. She gently pressed Mia's hand, offering comforting words.

She understood Mia. Mia came from a well-off family, and at 26, she had chosen to marry the 40-year-old Gordon, who already had a son and a daughter. This decision severed ties with her own family.

Mia was proud. She swore to live well, to prove that her choice was right. Now, she felt trampled underfoot by former servants. She could not swallow this humiliation.

Zoe comforted her.

She also mentioned the money. "With this money, things will be much easier. Mom, our lives will only get better from here."

Mia chuckled after being cheered up, but she could not hold back her tears as she laughed.

"Zoe, I'm not doing this for myself. I just can't stand it for your s