Suddenly, Esther's mother-in-law, Margaret, interrupted their conversation. Hm, what is that you're carrying? Is it a gift for us? Before Rose could answer, the old woman had already snatched the bag from her hand and then placed it on the table to check the inside. Woah, this is an expensive brand of chocolate. Some health supplements too? She turned her head around again and guessed what Rose's relationship with Esther was. Wait, are you her niece, Rose? If that's the case, that's great! You look wealthy now. Why don't you get us all out of here? We have had enough in this neighborhood. She demanded.
Your aunt Esther is so useless, she can't even work a proper corporate job and make enough money to put us in a great neighborhood. You're her niece, we're family, you owe us at least this much. Rose was starting to get really annoyed. She didn't think ungrateful humans like her still existed in this world. Who did she think she was to demand so much from someone she had just met for the first time? Not just that, she also dared to insult her aunt.The only family member I see here is my aunt. I have no relation to you whatsoever. Rose replied, biting the inside of her mouth to hold back her anger. Who did she think put them in that kind of situation? It was their son! Esther was the one who paid the consequences of their son's action, and they still treated her like garbage. If it wasn't because they still lived in the same house with Esther, Rose would have done so much more than scold this ungrateful old woman. I don't care. You have the money, you must compensate us for what your aunt has done! The old woman started yelling and demanding even more. She began to throw tantrums and the situation became really uncomfortable. Rose, you should just head back now. I will catch up with you later. Esther said as tears gathered around her eyes. She was so embarrassed by this situation and Rose felt bad for her aunt. No, this woman cannot leave. If you can't take us out of here, you should at least give us some money. Five, no, ten thousand dollars. That's nothing compared to the cost of your car. Margaret grabbed the end of Rose's skirt, preventing her from leaving. Mom, stop it! Don't do this, it's embarrassing! Esther pulled Margaret's arm and Margaret shoved her away, causing Esther to fall to the ground and her back hit the edge of the shelf. You're such an ungrateful wench! Why are you defending an outsider, huh!? You think you're so great now that your niece is here!? She yelled and raised her hand, about to hit Esther, when Rose stepped in and slapped the old woman in the face, causing her to fall down on the ground just like Esther. You, you dare to hit me!? Margaret shouted. I will do so much worse for you if you don't stop right now. Her voice was dark and low. She was being serious. Rose helped her aunt up from the ground and turned to the old woman. I'm going to let you do this once, but if you ever show your face in front of me and my aunt again, I will report all the abuse you've done to my aunt and more. She glared at the old woman who was still acting like the victim.You hit me too, I'm going to report you! She shouted. If you have a problem with it, call my lawyer, but believe me, you don't want to end up in court with me. You will lose Rose threatened, sending shivers down Margaret's spine. When Rose was a teenager, both of her parents passed away in a plane accident. It was her aunt who adopted her and helped her financially, so she could still go to school and live a comfortable life. If it wasn't because of her aunt, she wouldn't be who she was right. If you have a problem with it, call my lawyer, but believe me, you don't want to end up in court with me. You will lose Rose threatened, sending shivers down Margaret's spine. Besides her children, her aunt was a dear family member, and she wouldn't let anyone hurt or disrespect her. Let's go, aunt. You shouldn't live in this place anymore. Ros held her aunt's hand and took her away from the house. From afar, she could hear Margaret cursing them, but Rose didn't care anymore. She just wanted to get her aunt back to safety. Once they were inside the car, Esther started crying. I'm sorry, Rose. I shouldn't have let you see that. I'm so ashamed of myself. She sobbed. Rose felt sorry for her aunt, she deserved better. It's okay, aunt Esther. From now on, you can live with me and the children. You've never met them, right? I've told them about you, and I'm sure they won't mind it. Is it really okay, Rose? I don't want to be a burden to you and the children. Hush, you've done so much for me in the past. Now it's my turn to repay your kindness. Don't say such things anymore. She said as she started driving away from that neighborhood. Once she was back in her penthouse, she called her children. Evan, Eric, Ivy, come here and greet your grand-aunt! The three children went to the living room at the same time. Hello, grand-aunt. The three of them greeted her at the same time. Ah, are they your children? They are so cute, Rose. She said. Ivy approached Esther with a glass of orange juice in her hand which she had prepared in advance. Grand-aunt, have some juice. Ivy did this herself. She handed the glass over to Esther, who took it with delight. Thank you, Ivy. Ah, Rose! This little girl here, she looks so much like you when you were her age. Her eyes are exactly like yours! Esther smiled before turning her attention to the boys again. However, when her gaze landed on Evan, a frown appeared on her forehead.