Chapter 12

“Actually, last night, I added a fried egg..."

Celia looked at Linda. "She told me that Julian wouldn't be coming home and that they wouldn't be preparing ingredients for a while. That's why I've been buying groceries and cooking for myself every day. The payment records on my phone are proof."

Old Mrs. Hayes' brow furrowed with anger. "Linda! You'd better explain this clearly!"

"This..." Linda trembled, looking wronged. "Ma'am, Young Mrs. Hayes is slandering me! The fridge is always stocked with fresh ingredients! If you don't believe me, I can show you right now!"

After saying this, she quickly glanced at Misty.

Misty caught on and pretended to be angry. "Fine, let's go check now. If you're lying, I won't let you off easy!"

Celia looked at Linda, who noticed her gaze and secretly gave her a smug, challenging glare.

Celia froze, her heart sinking.

It seemed Linda had come prepared to slander her today, so the fridge must have been stocked with ingredients.

Just as she suspect