Matthew gave an honest reply. “Um, my monthly salary as a doctor is around five thousand. Topped with bonuses, it will be around seven thousand.”

Minerva’s eyes went wide. “Seven thousand? It doesn’t even amount to a thousand in our currency! Gosh, are doctors such a low-paying job in Cathay?”

Hearing that, Chloe waved her hand. “Hey, watch what you say, Minerva. A few thousand is considered a high salary in Cathay. Back in the days, I only earned four to five hundred a month.”

Pouting, Minerva whispered to Tate, “See? I told you. With their salary, they could only possibly come for a meal here once every dozens of years. They must be thinking of pinning the bill on us. We have to lead Mom and Dad away in a bit!”

With a vehement nod, Tate agreed to the suggestion. Meanwhile, Chloe was examining Matthew with a condescending look in her eyes. “Young man, your salary isn’t that high to begin with. Considering her beauty, my niece could have had anybody if she were abroad. Don’t you think your marriage is unfair for her?”

prompted to counter that almost immediately. “Aunt Chloe, Matthew

Helen, why are you

wearing an awkward look on her face, Demi quickly stepped in to fill Chloe in on more details. “Aunt Chloe, things aren’t as they seem. Actually, Matthew married into our family.

a grudge against Matthew. Although she dared not express it overtly prior to that, she saw their current circumstances as an opportunity to ridicule him. What Demi said brought

count as him being overly reliant on you? Helen, why did you

 

waved her hand. “Chloe, things aren’t how they seem. In fact, I think Matthew

He wouldn’t have married into your family if that was the case! Alright, stop glorifying him. I will not stand to see my niece being treated less than she deserves now that I am

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