Chapter 348 Let’s Keep It Unclear

"That meant she didn't go on a world tour but instead went away for a few months because her pregnancy was showing?" Maia asked.

"Yes," he said, nodding. "She gave birth to Zera on Maya Cove. Later, she abandoned her at the welfare home. The cloth used to wrap Zera then was also the best fabric from Maya Cove."

"It all matches up,” Maia said. “Later, Rita claimed she didn't have a daughter and adopted a girl from the welfare home—Zera. This wasn't a coincidence! The adoption had caused quite a stir, and everyone in Prismara said she was a kind-hearted lady compared to all the wealthy wives."

Then she continued, "In reality, she did it to bring her illegitimate daughter into the Larkin family, allowing Zera to live a worry-free life. She could also gain the reputation of being the kindest-hearted, most wealthy wife in Prismara's upper class.

“She adopted a child first, so no matter which wealthy wife followed suit, they were all imitating her! S 0he played this move really well."