“Mom!” Cordelia giggled and teased her. “Why are you talking about money all the time now? How worldly!”

“I was too otherworldly in the past. That’s how William Jenner took advantage of me! I shouldn’t have held on to any will back then. I should have just kept using his money. Then you and Carter wouldn’t have to suffer with me…”

“Alright, alright.” Cordelia hugged her mother by the shoulder, afraid that her illness would relapse because of the past.

“It’s all in the past now. William Jenner has nothing to do with us, and we’re doing pretty well, aren’t we?”

“Mm,” Xyla hummed. “Pretty well…”

She sighed and looked elsewhere, still caught in reminiscing.

Now that she thought of it, what was her stubborn will for? Life was realistic and practical. However, the education she received since she was a child had taught her to die in honor rather than to survive in disgrace.

Xyla took a deep breath. Such a worldly theory had actually made her pay the price of half her lifetime.

Cordelia was busy taking photos as her mind worked quickly to build the draft of her article.

After going around the gallery, she found the rest lounge and helped Xyla sit on the couch before grabbing a pen and paper to note down what flashed in her mind.

“Mom, are you thirsty? I’ll go buy some water!”

The sweet voice entered Janine’s ears.

She turned around and saw a pair of mother and daughter sitting at the lounge close by with their backs against her. Despite that, it was not difficult to see that they were close.

look like you’re wearing enough!” Cordelia said softly, “The gallery’s

jacket and

but ultimately could not win against her daughter. She smiled as the jacket was put

scene and felt something… Daughters were considerate—she

came from renowned artists. One piece of art could be auctioned for hundreds of thousands

roamed the

everywhere in the world since she was young. It contributed to her critical yet connective thoughts and

from a Southeast Aciatic artist. The lines were beautiful with bold colors and screamed personal style. She liked them and told the assistant next to her immediately, “Contact

assistant nodded and jogged

same time, Cordelia arrived

but

me to an exhibition and don’t allow me to go around on my own. What

worried you are bored at home alone and want to take you out! Besides, I’m here to work. Please

few photos and ask the staff about the general situation. After that,

“We’re leaving

when she was still with her family. Since leaving

once my task is done,

her lips. “Sigh, you don’t even get that many days off in overtime. Those who didn’t know better will think you’re making handsome money!” Books

are you talking

the past. That’s how William Jenner took advantage of me! I shouldn’t have held on to any will back

by the shoulder, afraid that her

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