Mrs. Amanda''s words carried significant weight, and her intent was crystal clear. Asher''s face turned ashen. The Langston family couldn''t afford to offend the Draven family, let alone the Everhart family. Everyone present watched the scene unfold, too afraid to utter a word. After all, no one wanted to cross the Everhart family.


    Evelina was on the verge of tears, choking out, "Asher, I had no idea this was Mrs. Amanda. Lemira could have warned me, but she didn''t say a thing." If only Lemira had given her a heads-up, she wouldn''t have offended Mrs. Amanda.


    Asher turned to Lemira, demanding, "Why didn''t you say anything?" This mess could have been avoided!


    Lemira let out a sarcasticugh, "And you''re questioning me?" She had just realized that this sophisticateddy was Mrs. Amanda, Matthew''s mother. The Langston family hadn''t changed at all.


    Mrs. Amanda stepped in front of Lemira, addressing Asher icily, "Why are you yelling at her? She didn''t even know who I was, and she did nothing wrong!" Lemira looked at Mrs. Amanda standing protectively in front of her, feeling a wave of gratitude.


    Mrs. Amanda then turned to Lemira, her tone softening considerably, "Earlier, when I wasn''t feeling well, it was Lemira who helped me to the lounge. Meanwhile, your so-called adopted sister was busy obstructing her. Such poor manners!"


    Asher''s face shifted through shades of embarrassment, unable to muster a response. Evelina dared not speak either, mumbling, "I just wanted to quickly bring some food to Mrs. Grace Draven."


    "Don''t drag me into this. I never asked you to do any of that," Mrs. Grace Draven quickly interjected, addressing Mrs. Amanda politely. "I was merely testing the Langstons'' attitude. It seems the rumors are true-they favor the adopted sister over the biological one."


    Asher hurried to rify, "Mrs. Grace Draven, we don''t—"


    "The incident that was all over the inte, wasn''t that your doing, Langstons?" Mrs. Grace Draven''s voice dripped with sarcasm. "Everyone saw how you defended a sister with no blood rtion, who, I''ve heard, is just a driver''s daughter. You''d think she was royalty."


    Asher''s expression hardened, "My parents died in a car ident. Eve''s father saved them but died in the explosion. That''s why we took her in."


    Mrs. Amanda, hearing this, felt even more sympathy for Lemira. If this was their preferential treatment now, she couldn''t imagine what Lemira endured as a child.


    Evelina put on a pitiful face and said


    to Mrs. Amanda, "I''ve been an


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    Mrs. Amanda pped her without warning. Evelina was stunned, unable to process what just happened.


    Mrs. Amanda red, "Don''t y the victim with me. I''m not buying it! If the Langston family wants to repay a debt, there are plenty of ways ve never seen ''abuse your own sister'' on that list." Were the Langstons out of their minds?  s


    Evelina nced at Asher, hoping for some support, but he stood silent, pretending not to notice her getting pped.


    Mrs. Amanda turned to Lemira, "You''ve been through enough today. How do you want to handle this?"


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    Amanda''s kindness. After a


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    Mrs. Amanda nodded, remembering, "Oh right, I almost forgot. Let''s focus on the event now and deal with thister."


    Lemira exhaled in relief. Everyone took their seats as if nothing had happened. Mrs. Amanda gave Lemira a reassuring nod, "Go ahead and do your thing." Lemira quietly moved aside.


    Asher approached with Evelina, whispering, "Thanks for earlier. You handled it well." Lemira''s face remained impassive, offering no reply.