Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen ( Mia Bowen ) novel Chapter 525

Mia discreetly averted her gaze, feigning ignorance.

Beside her, Karen appeared taken aback by Eva's direct remark.

Struggling to respond, she said, "Why does background matter so much nowadays? Our family showed Mia kindness in the past. Just because she's found wealthier relatives, does that mean she should forget about us?"

"As far as I know, it was only Patricia who showed kindness to Mia. It's not fair to credit the rest of you.

"Besides, my brothers-in-law are looking for partners whose backgrounds match theirs, or at least aren't impoverished!"

Eva's words were sharp and unapologetic.

Feeling humiliated, Karen's eyes teared up. "Who are you to label us as poor? Is money all that matters?"

Edna intervened abruptly, reproaching, "That's enough! Show some decorum, will you? They are from wealthy backgrounds, unlike Sally. Have you no sense of shame?"

"Fine, I guess I'm just an unwanted guest here, right? I'll go."

Frustrated, Karen slammed her hand on the table and rose to leave. Patricia quickly reached out to restrain her. "Karen, please don't be upset."

"Patricia, Mia's family is overstepping their bounds. Despite our financial struggles, we were the ones who raised Mia."

Dominic interjected firmly, "Let's clarify this. It was Aunt Patricia's family, not yours. Your family isn't involved in this."

Eva gestured toward the door. "Feel free to leave if you wish."

"Fine, I'll leave immediately. Who cares, anyway?"

As Karen made her way toward the door, she hesitated, her eyes flickering back to Patricia.

Mia grasped Patricia's hand firmly and spoke in a composed tone, "Let's focus on our meal."

"But what about Karen?" Patricia replied.

"She can simply call Sean to pick her up directly; it's not a big deal."

Mia remained resolute, refusing to let Patricia be swayed. She recognized Karen's typical tactics and was unwilling to entertain them.

If they didn't establish boundaries now, Mia feared Edna and Karen would only become more audacious and troublesome in the future.

"This fabric can't handle any moisture; it leaves permanent marks. It seems you're not familiar with high-end evening gown materials!"

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Mia hesitated to intervene, but Patricia had already recognized the person.

As she approached, Patricia found Karen standing before an elegantly dressed woman, Regina Lawson, wearing an apologetic expression.

Tears welled up in Karen's eyes as she spotted Patricia.

"Please, Patricia, I need your help. I accidentally splashed a bit of water on her dress while washing my hands, and now she's demanding compensation."

Regina's voice grew louder, "Isn't compensation expected when you damage someone else's property? It seems rather uncivilized not to."

Edna promptly fired back, "Who are you calling uncivilized? My granddaughter is wealthy now. What gives you the right to accuse us? She could easily afford a bracelet worth a hundred thousand dollars."

Turning to Mia with pleading eyes, Karen implored, "Mia, please help me."

Mia's patience was wearing thin; it seemed Edna and Karen were simply troublemakers.