Chapter 16

The young woman was Shelly Barrett, Timothy’s cousin.

Mia simply ignored Shelly’s sarcastic remarks. Throughout the years, Shelly viewed Mia in contempt. Her comments would always suggest that Mia was only willing to marry a half-dead Timothy for money.

In the past, Mia kept putting up with Shelly’s ridicule. But now that she had signed the divorce papers, she no longer needed to do so.

Shelly strutted haughtily over to Mia and snapped, “Why are you just standing there? Hurry over to the kitchen and start cooking. Remember to make my favorite seafood stew.”

Mia withdrew her gaze and replied, “Grandma Laura invited me over to have dinner. She didn’t ask me to come here as a maid to cook for other people.”

“What do you mean by that, Mia? You’ve got the nerve, don’t you? You’re even refusing to cook! I’m going to tell Aunt Sharon about this!”

Mia ignored Shelly and walked into the house. When she entered the living room, she saw two people sitting on the couch.

One was her ex-mother-in-law, Sharon, while the other was her ex-husband’s first love, Maya.

She didn’t expect to see Maya at dinner today.

Shelly rushed into the living room. She purposely bumped into Mia before reporting loudly, “Aunt Sharon, I told Mia to head to the kitchen and cook for us, but she refused! She even said that Grandma invited her over as a

and not as a

soon as Shelly finished speaking, Sharon’s expression turned cold. “Mia, as my daughter-in-law, how

the family? What’s the point of keeping

money? You should be honored that we

Barrett. Don’t let this affect your health,” Maya said with

more annoyed I get,” Sharon huffed. “Even though you two have

woman. How can she compare to a young heiress like you?

good family, and

a beautiful and capable young woman. In my eyes, you’re

could have.”

flashed with smugness as she replied, “She’s an orphan, Mrs. Barrett. I can

circumstances.”

As an orphan, she should know her place. She

the ranks of society.”

a fine young man. He’s bound to accomplish a great deal more in the

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same class. I never agreed to their marriage, you know?

upon it.”

in. She had heard the same speech

was no longer an orphan. She had six

you implying that Timothy needs to rely on his

been talented, even at a young

just said?” Mia reminded her. “You said he should’ve married

as him so that he can accomplish a great

furious that she couldn’t even speak. When did Mia become

who was standing

her daze and replied respectfully, “Mrs. Barrett Senior is taking a nap in

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