Chapter 19

Mia sat on the couch. Ivan bandaged her hand before instructing. “For the next few days, avoid letting your wound come into contact with water. You need to let the wound heal first.”

“Mia, tell me how you got injured,” Laura said.

Mia glanced at Maya. The latter’s eyes shifted evasively.

Sharon immediately cried out, “What do you mean by that, Mia? An accident? Don’t tell me you’re trying to frame Maya. She was just kind enough to try and help you. She got injured, too.”

“Shut up!” Laura snapped loudly. “Who allowed you to speak?”

Sharon clammed up at once, though her expression was unpleasant. Laura, her mother-in-law, had always

disliked her. Instead, Laura favored Mia, a woman from a poor background.

In the end, Mia calmly answered, “It was just an accident, Grandma. I got distracted while I was making some

soup.”

eyes grow thoughtful. Why wasn’t Mia making a fuss when

stand up for her?

We’ve plenty of people who can cook for us. I told you not to cook anymore, but

to listen to me,” Laura

try to speak further on the subject.

suddenly decided not to let Laura worry

have you been feeling

supplements for you. They’re

stood in silence

anymore, Ms. Lane?” Laura asked in a polite but distant tone. “We’re

expression neutral. She was the

faced such disrespect?

old hag was

she kept her smile going. “In

some other time, Mrs.

can come over to perform your surgery. You’ll be able to make a full recovery. Tim won’t have to worry about you

just fine,” Laura scoffed icily. “I don’t need any surgery. Let’s go, Mia. It’s time for

knew Laura didn’t want to push her into a difficult position. But how could she bear

+15 BONUS

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255