Chapter 57
Before Mia could say anything, Mildred piped up sycophantically. “You must be Timothy. Honestly, Mia didn’t even tell us about her marrying you. We didn’t expect you to be so outstanding! This must be a blessing from the heavens.
“If Mia ever acts up or throws a tantrum, you can let me know. I’ll teach her a lesson!”
Mary smiled and added, “Yes, exactly. We’re a family now, so we should help each other out whenever necessary.”
Timothy had long since looked into Mia’s background. He knew she was an orphan but that a couple had adopted her. Despite that, she’d grown up with her aunt. That alone was enough to tell him that Mia’s adoptive parents weren’t exactly great people.
He looked at Mary and Mildred coldly. “What do you guys want?”
Mary’s eyes lit up. “It’s simple, really. The little bitch won a million dollars in prize money from that competition she participated in, yet she didn’t bother asking whether we needed anything.
“Her brother’s going to start dating soon. Who knows when he’ll get married? All he needs now is a house so he can get married, yet she’s not even willing to pay for that.”
Mia couldn’t take it anymore. She shouted at Mary and Mildred, “Get the hell out of here right now!”
She should’ve been more forceful earlier and had the security guards kick them out. That way, Timothy wouldn’t be aware of this mess.
Mary stood up straight. “This house belongs to Timothy, not you. If he hasn’t said anything, what gives you the right to kick me out?”
Mia clenched her fists tightly. She felt ashamed. She didn’t even dare to look Timothy in the eye, afraid that she would see mockery and scorn there. Her dignity was already hanging by a thread; she didn’t want it to be destroyed right before the divorce.
Mildred and Mary’s sudden appearance here had ruined everything, though. Mia lowered her eyes self- deprecatingly. She didn’t look at Timothy or say anything.
She supposed this was a good opportunity for Timothy to tell Mary and Mildred about the divorce. Timothy could also let them know that she had no right to make any decisions in this household.
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