Shelly's eyes gleamed with anticipation. She knew Mia would surely ask her about the Barrett family's preferences.Considering Mia's desire to wed into the Barrett family, earning Sharon's approval was undoubtedly important.Without hesitation, Shelly replied, "Monalize, you have nothing to worry about. With your captivating beauty, remarkable family background, and your generous nature, Aunt Sharon is sure to take a liking to you."After all, Sharon had always shown a preference for daughters from affluent families as potential daughters-in-law.As long as there was a match in social status, there shouldn't be any significant obstacles.A hint of sarcasm flickered in Mia's eyes. It seemed her ex-mother-in-law was also somewhat superficial. Well, that at least made her easier to handle.Mia continued, "But with Luna in the equation, I still have some reservations. After all, she has been by Mr. Barrett's side for so many years.""Hey, Monalize, didn't I mention before? Tim has n
Mia discerned the underlying message in Sharon's words. It was evident that Sharon wanted to assert dominance over her, insinuating that Mia shouldn't entertain any romantic notions with Tim.With a cold expression, Mia stood up abruptly. "Since Mrs. Barrett doesn't seem to like me very much, I'll excuse myself."With that, she retrieved her designer handbag and departed, unwilling to tolerate even a hint of injustice.Shelly hurriedly approached Mia, saying, "Monalize, please don't be upset. That's just Aunt Sharon's personality. She's simply reminding me; it has nothing to do with you."With a dignified demeanor, Sharon commented, "Monalize, it seems like you have quite a fiery temper, getting upset over just a few words. That kind of attitude might not be the best fit for Tim.""Exactly," Veronica interjected. "Considering my nephew Timothy's status as the heir to a prominent family, it's essential for his future wife to embody grace and elegance. Above all, she must show utmos
After giving it some thought, Sharon remained convinced that the VIP membership card wouldn't deceive anyone.Reaching for the cup on the table, she hesitated slightly before saying, "She... She probably hasn't gone far. If you hurry, you might still catch up to her."Shelly stomped her foot in frustration. "Aunt Sharon, you've really gone too far this time. Monalize was only trying to learn about your preferences."She would have gladly used her VIP membership card to please you, and who knows, she might have even given it to you.""Did she actually say that?" Sharon asked.Shelly maintained a stern expression. "At first, she was simply trying to understand your tastes. But instead of being welcoming, you approached with skepticism and doubt about her identity."Now you've driven her away. How do you expect her to please you after this?"Sharon's expression instantly hardened, and she felt a twinge of regret. After all, the VIP membership card had been a source of frustration f
"Hey Monalize, please don't get upset. Aunt Sharon can be a bit critical of people who aren't as well-off, and she tends to prefer those who are wealthy."She simply wants Tim to marry into a family of equal status, and at the same time, she doesn't want to feel overshadowed by her future daughter-in-law."That's why she made those remarks earlier, to assert her position over you. It's not that she truly questions your identity!" Shelly explained hastily. Mia's expression hardened. "But I've never faced such treatment before.""Monalize, you don't need to heed Aunt Sharon. After all, our household belongs to Tim. As long as Tim accepts you, you don't need Aunt Sharon's approval. With your family backing you up, Aunt Sharon won't have any power over you."Shelly was worried that if Monalize ended her relationship with Timothy, she might lose the privileges she enjoyed.Upon hearing Shelly's explanation, Mia's eyes gleamed with a hint of mockery. "I didn't expect Mrs. Barrett to t
Mia broached the topic on purpose.After all, given that Timothy brought up Shelly and was aware of Mia's extensive purchases for her, he likely also learned from Shelly about the incident with Sharon.Having accepted numerous gifts from Mia, it seemed probable that Shelly exaggerated the situation and complained to Timothy about it.On the call, Timothy remained quiet for a moment. "It appears she may have mistaken you for my ex-wife.""Wow, is Mrs. Barrett's relationship with your ex-wife really that bad? Having a mother-in-law like that must make being your wife pretty tough."Timothy couldn't help but frown in response; it felt like Mia was taunting him.Standing in the hospital corridor, Timothy gazed at the dark sky outside. His voice carried a heavy tone as he responded, "You don't need to take my mother's words to heart.""Mr. Barrett, do I appear like someone who would be affected by irrelevant remarks? Typically, if there's a conflict, I react immediately."Mr. Barret
"Well, I find it hard to believe in such coincidences," Luna stated firmly.Growing impatient, Shelly remarked, "Luna, there's something I've been meaning to discuss with you. Aunt Sharon tends to favor women from affluent families when considering ideal candidates for her daughter-in-law. To be frank, well, your background doesn't quite meet that standard."My advice is not to hold onto any illusions. Focus on taking care of Asher. You never know, you might even secure a share of the family inheritance one day."Shelly had always been intrigued by the true origins of Luna's son, Asher.Although Asher appeared to be Timothy's son, Timothy had shown no interest in him for the past four years.However, if Asher wasn't Timothy's child, then why did Timothy bring Luna and Asher back with him?"Shelly, Tim doesn't have any feelings for Monalize. She leveraged the reishi mushrooms to manipulate him into becoming her boyfriend," Luna said nonchalantly. "How can that be true? Tim just
Just then, Mia's attention was diverted by an untimely voice. She turned her head toward the entrance and spotted a familiar face.More precisely, two familiar faces—of a grown-up and a toddler.Mia watched as Luna entered the restaurant, holding hands with a young boy. He appeared to be around Ginger's age, sparking her curiosity.Mia couldn't help but steal a glance at Timothy, wondering how he would navigate the situation.Despite this, Timothy remained unmoved, cradling Ginger in his arms. His brow furrowed upon spotting Luna and Asher, a sight he hadn't anticipated at the restaurant.Ginger clung tightly to him, as though fearing someone might snatch her away.As Luna observed Timothy holding Ginger, a trace of resentment flickered in her eyes. It bothered her that Asher never received such attention from Timothy.Why was Monalize's daughter being favored by him?Suppressing her animosity, Luna approached Timothy with Asher. Looking down at Asher, she instructed, "Asher, s
This was certainly out of character for her!Soon after, they proceeded toward the private lounge.As Luna guided Asher, she couldn't help but glance at Mia's back. She was surprised by Mia's initiative in inviting them to dinner.What could be her motive?Nonetheless, it didn't matter. Luna was determined to assert her authority, with Asher by her side.Throughout the meal, everything appeared normal.However, Ginger struggled with using her utensils to pick up food due to her short arms, resulting in some food falling onto the table.Despite this, Mia simply observed without intervening.On the other hand, Luna took a different approach. She carefully picked out Asher's food, attended to his needs, and even served him water, worried that he wouldn't eat properly.Because Asher refused to eat on his own, Luna took it upon herself to feed him.As Timothy's gaze swept over Ginger and Asher, he couldn't help but notice Luna feeding Asher. Observing this scene, a slight furrow c