Upon her departure, she intended to leave the hairpin behind, using her design talents to earn money


    and eventually repaying him the one and a half million dors.


    Every feast must eventually conclude. Joining the Thomas family had proven to be a mistake.


    On a certain day, after her trip to the supermarket, Bria, following Rhea’s directive, approached Celeste


    with feigned casualness as she wiped the table.


    “Madam, what ailment does Mrs. Thomas’ grandmother suffer from? She visits the hospital daily.


    Keeping her grandmother there must be costly for Mrs. Thomas. How could she afford it?”


    Celeste’s eyes narrowed. It was true that Millie had been part of the Thomas family for quite a while,


    yet Celeste hadn’t encountered her sick grandmother. This prompted her to visit the hospital and see


    for herself.


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    “Summon Ethan to take me to the hospital.”


    “Of course.”


    Bria didn’t expect Celeste to actually visit the hospital and meet Millie’s grandmother. This could be


    quite beneficial. As Celeste left, Bria promptly informed Rhea.


    Within the hospital room, Millie’s grandmother, fast asleep, found herself gently nudged. Upon


    awakening, she saw ady standing beside her bed.


    “Who are you?”


    Teresa was already aware of Celeste’s identity. “This is Mrs. Thomas, Millie’s mother-inw.”


    Upon observing the mix of astonishment and delight on the older woman’s face, Celeste’s brows


    furrowed.


    The older woman excitedly addressed Celeste, “Please have a seat. Teresa, fetch a ss of water for


    her.”


    “No need, thank you. I’m simply here to pay a visit.”


    Celeste’s tone remained indifferent. Was this frail woman in the bed truly Millie’s grandmother? Celeste


    had no interest in associating with someone so poor and ailing.


    It seemed her luck had taken a downturn.


    The older woman and Teresa were taken aback by Celeste’s refusal, yet in deference to Millie, the


    older woman humbly implored, “Mrs. Thomas, please pardon Millie’s actions. She is a dutiful child and


    will undoubtedly show you the utmost respect.”


    This portrayal contradicted Millie’s previous descriptions. Millie had painted Mrs. Thomas as a kind and


    affectionate figure. Once again, Millie obscured the truth to spare her grandmother’s worries.


    “Respect me? What can she do? A foolish girl. Her actions only serve to vex me. It’s only through some


    divine intervention that she managed to marry Marcus.”


    Celeste retorted with disdain in a sharp tone.


    Teresa awkwardly rubbed her hands and said, “I should go check on the doctor. Why hasn’t hee


    here today?”


    The conversation was growing harsh, making her feel like an outsider who shouldn’t be listening.