"I..." Maria was dumbfounded. "Why wouldn't | care about how you feel? I'm telling you privately, aren't I? On top of that, I'm just
telling the truth! You need to face reality! Do you wantto lie to your face and tell you that you're not fat?
“Do you wantto tell you that you're too thin and should eat more? Is that what Lily has been telling you? Only your family
would be honest with you, and sometimes honesty is hard to swallow. However, you must know we're doing this for your good.
Why would outsiders try and help you?"
Maria continued to persuade her niece, "Look at you. You've known her for a few days, and you're already saying hurtful things to
your aunt. | think you should stay away from her. As your aunt, why would | try to hurt you?"
"I just said one thing, and you're already offended? Aunt Maria, your heart must be made of glass! All these years, you've been
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtsaying these nasty things to me. Why didn't you stop to think about how it'll hurt me?" Anatasia questioned coldly.
Then she turned around and said, "It's getting late, so maybe it's tto go home, Aunt Maria. After all, we're not making dinner
tonight, and people likeshouldn't be eating. | can't let you suffer like that!"
"Tasia, why are you saying these things? Tasia, if your father hears about this..." Maria tried to threaten Anastasia with her father
again. After all, he was the person she cared about and feared the most as a child.
However, before Maria could finish, Anastasia suddenly turned around and snapped, "Then you might as well repeat what you said
toto my dad. It's okay if you don't remember your exact words. I'll record it."
Again, Maria was rendered speechless. With just a few words, Anastasia had shut her down. Of course, Maria dared not repeat what
she had said in front of Cameron. Those were things she could only say to Anastasia.
After all, she was just a child, while Maria was an elder. Maria, as an aunt, felt responsible for teaching this child since her mother
had passed away very early on. However, she was well aware of Cameron's temper.
He was direct and cold, with a bad temper. Despite that, he constantly spoiled Anastasia. If he heard what Maria had said about
Anastasia, Maria would be finished.
"Tasia, you know how | am. I've always been a very honest person. I'm saying all that for your good." Maria changed her tone and
continued, "If you don't want the miracle doctor to cover, why don't | take you to see him instead?"
"There's no need for that." With that, Anastasia walked off, followed by a thud as the door closed.
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Ultimately, Maria had no choice but to leave. She was disheartened. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became.
On the other hand, Fabian was oblivious to what was going on. When Maria got home, he sat by the kitchen counter, pouring
himself a glass of wine as he hummed a little tune. He even had a packet of peanuts next to him.
"You seem happy!" She walked over to snatch the glass from his hand, then slammed the glass down, just like Anastasia did.
"Hey!"
Seeing how sof his wine had spilled, Fabian immediately frowned and scolded, "Why are you acting all crazy?"
"I'm acting crazy?! Perhaps you should look at your precious niece!" Maria yelled as she plopped down on the chair next to him.