This was the backyard of the Newhouses, usually not frequented by people, and the road outside was private, with no vehicles passing through.

Cindy had been waiting there for a long time. When she saw Jodie, she waved excitedly.

However, as soon as she noticed Jodie’s disdainful expression, her smile froze. Eventually, she could only pull a dry smile.

“Jojo…”

“What’s wrong with you?” Jodie didn’t mince words as she started to scold her. “How did you find this place? The servants just mentioned someone outside the backyard and were about to call security… Fortunately, I intercepted them!”

“Jojo, I—”

“Is it about money again?” Jodie crossed her arms, looking imposing, and smirked. “It seems you’ve got nothing else to discuss with me. Speak up. How much this time? For your useless son again, right? That waste of space, why hasn’t he perished in rehab yet?!”

“You!” Cindy widened her eyes, her expression abruptly changing. “How could you say that about your brother?!”

her pocket and flung it at Cindy. “There’s 30,000 dollars in there. If you dare bother me again… I’ll have the security

stood stunned in place, only slowly crouching to pick up the bank card. Her soul seemed detached from her body as she

Even when she manipulated things to get Maisie into Daniel’s bed for money, Maisie never said a word of refusal. Maisie endured and complied with her requests

biological

Disappointment flooded Cindy’s heart.

to ask for money. Lately, her health had been deteriorating. Diabetes had worn her out completely. Thinking of her children, who also suffered from the same illness, she went to the rehab center to see Owen and


was an insult

to Delilah’s condition back then, allowing Jodie to be raised in the Newhouses. Even if

forced a smile, trying to please her. “Jojo, are

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