Chapter 737
Chapter 737:
“Oh, oh. I…” Amanda hesitated, almost reaching out to push Monica’s wheelchair. But then she caught the sharpness in Monica’s gaze and stopped.
Monica responded, “Why are you following me? I told Austin and his mother that you guys were all out of town. Do you want them to find out that I’ve been lying to them p>
Realization hit Amanda, and she flushed, unsure of what to do next.
“Sorry p>
“You’re such a fool!” Monica said, disgust clear on her face. Without another word, she turned and wheeled herself away. Amanda stood frozen, her gaze fixed on Monica’s retreating figure. A wave of anger washed over her.
“She really thinks she’s all that,” she muttered. “If Dad hadn’t insisted that I keep trying to please her, I wouldn’t even p>
The Mitchell family in Eighfast was merely a branch of the larger Mitchell family in Kheley. Without the support of the Kheley branch, they would have gone bankrupt years ago.
To express their gratitude for the Mitchell family’s efforts in looking after Monica during her stay in Eighfast, the Kheley branch offered numerous opportunities to the Eighfast family. To solidify the bond between them, Amanda’s father had instructed her to be compliant with Monica.
Monica hailed a cab and hurried back, unsure of Yelena’s whereabouts but determined not to waste time. She feared that Yelena might tell Maggie about what had just happened, and if that occurred, her deception would be exposed.
When Monica arrived at the Barton residence, she found Maggie in the yard, engaged with Lena. The kitten amusingly stuck its rear end up, pawing at the water in the fishpond, hoping to catch a fish.
With a sneer, Monica observed Lena, doubting that such a tiny cat could possibly catch anything from the pond. As expected, Lena’s paw emerged from the water empty. Despite her efforts to hold it in, Monica couldn’t help but snort with laughter.
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Alerted by the sound, Lena arched its back and hissed in Monica’s direction.
While Maggie was busy taking pictures of the kitten, she didn’t realize Monica had returned until she heard Lena hissing. She often wondered why Lena showed such hostility toward Monica whenever she appeared.
Unaware of the cat’s true feelings, Maggie had no idea what was happening.
“Monica, you’re back!” Maggie greeted her.
“Hello, Mrs. Barton. I’m back,” Monica responded.
After a brief pause, Monica glanced around and asked, “Is it just you here p>
Thinking Monica was referring to Austin, Maggie understood that Monica had strong feelings for him, even though he didn’t feel the same. Maggie wasn’t about to pressure her son into anything.
“I’m by myself,” Maggie replied.
Monica quickly scanned the area, then a smile spread across her face. “I went to Fragrance Haven today,” she said. “They launched a new product, but p>
Monica looked at Maggie with a sorrowful expression and continued, “I really wanted to buy the perfume for you, but… I’m sorry I wasn’t able to get it p>
Noticing the sadness and guilt on Monica’s face, Maggie smiled and said, “Silly girl, there’s no need to apologize. I’m not upset. It’s fine that you didn’t get it—I already have plenty of perfumes from Fragrance Haven p>
Maggie didn’t mention her exclusive arrangements with Scarlet for custom scents, preferring not to wear the same fragrances as everyone else. While Fragrance Haven’s regular perfumes were limited in number, Maggie preferred to stand out with something unique.