Chapter 481


    Mia bit her lip in frustration. “Hubby, when are you going broke?”


    Laughter rang out around them. Most wives would wish for their husbands to be wealthy, but in a


    surprising twist, Mia hoped for the exact opposite.


    Andre yfully nudged his wife’s nose. “That might be a bit difficult.”


    Molly chimed in, turning to her father. “Dad, do I get a reward if I have a daughter?”


    Hansen’s expression hardened. “Why are you even talking about having kids? You shouldn’t even be


    thinking about marriage. Isn’t it great to be a carefree richdy?”


    On this point, Kendrick and Hansen were in agreement. “There are so many independent women these


    days. You can be happy without getting married. Marriage just brings endless troubles from the inws.


    Why put yourself through that?”


    Molly was speechless. Why did her family have a double standard?


    “Mia, go back and divorce Andre. Didn’t you hear what your father-inw said? What’s so great about


    marriage? Isn’t being single fantastic?” Molly was known for her sharp tongue.


    She then turned to Anya, who was always by Leo’s side. “Anya, don’t marry Leo, okay? Why bother


    with marriage and children? Just be the spoiled princess of your family.”


    Finally, she looked at Chad. “Don’t bother getting married. There are so many independent women


    these days. We don’t need men.”


    Anya’s cheeks turned a bright red when Molly mentioned her marrying Leo. “Aunt, stop making things


    up.” Anya looked up at Leo. Her eyes were sparkling. Her face grew even hotter.


    Leo didn’t notice Anya’s blushing face. He pointed at Molly. “I can’t wait to see how Andre is going to


    deal with you.”


    However, Andre simply looked at his wife and smiled. Then, he said to his sister, “Mia would never dare


    to ask me for a divorce.”


    Molly turned to Mia, who nodded in agreement. “Molly, Andre is rich. I’m not gonna divorce him.”


    Andre was satisfied. Ms. Cedillo was disgusted. Leo, who was ready to fight, was displeased! Only


    Hansen was visibly upset. His brow furrowed in anger.


    Grandma Aubree watched her talented grandson. “Chad, you still need to get married. We can’t let the


    Byrne family line end.”


    Chad gave his grandmother a smile. His gaze flicked between his father and Hansen, who was also


    advocating for Molly to stay single. His smile didn’t reach his eyes. He leaned back in his chair, with his


    hand resting casually on his knee. His fingers gently tapped in rhythm as he lost himself in his


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    “Mia, are you nning to stay with us after giving birth?” Molly asked her best friend.


    Mia shook her head. “No, I’ll be staying in Maplewood Estates. After the baby’s full month celebration,


    I’ll considering back. My mom will take care of me, and it’s more convenient to stay in


    Maplewood.”


    The Cedillo family had discussed this with Mia for a long time. Naomi insisted she could take care of


    Mia, but she had already helped quite a lot during Mia’s pregnancy. It would be better if Mia’s mom was


    by her side. Also, Mia had a stubborn streak. She wanted to go back to Maplewood Estates


    immediately after giving birth. After all, that was where her little family would be living.


    Molly asked, “Can you save a room for me?”


    “No problem.” Mia smiled and looked at Anya. “We’ll also save a room for our Anya. You’re always


    wee at Maplewood, dear.”


    Anya always felt a warm sense of family from Mia. Even though Mia was only three years older than


    her, she seemed to be more like an elder sister. She nodded. “Thank you, Auntie. I’lle to visit.”


    Everyone outside kept the conversation going. Whenever it seemed to be dying down, Mia and Molly


    would find a way to bring up a new topic to keep everyone engaged and distract them from worrying


    about Coleen Byrne, who was currently in surgery.


    Grandma Aubree’s phone rang twice before she finally excused herself to answer it. “What is it?”


    Juliana, Coleen’s sister-inw, was calling to inquire about Coleen’s condition. None of her family was


    present. “Mom, has Coleen’s surgery been sessful?”


    “The surgery hasn’t ended.” Grandma Aubree thought her daughter was worried about her sister-in-


    However, Juliana asked, “Mom, it’s been so long. Is she okay? Did she leave a will? Do you know how


    her estate will be divided? Is there anything for you and dad?”


    Grandma Aubree was livid. “Juliana, are you just waiting for your sister-inw’s will? You heartless girl!”


    Grandma Aubree hung up the phone. Her arm was trembling with anger.


    Chad approached. “Granny, we are not talking to them from now on”


    Grandma Aubree said to her grandson. “Your aunt is getting more and more muddled.”


    Grandma Aubree nodded. “I understand.”


    “Let’s go.”


    Coleen’s surgerysted over four hours. The moment the operating room’s lights went off, everyone’s


    heart jumped into their throats.


    The doctor emerged, and everyone surrounded him. “How’s my wife?” Kendrick was the most anxious


    of them all.