Chapter 56

When Lily started talking about Stacy and Hanson, Joey began to worry. She couldn't help but admit that although Lily had a sharp tongue, what she said made sense. With their stingy ways of handling money, if Joshua found out… Joey thought about how Queenie and Joshua's marriage was rushed, and they didn't know each other well. If Joshua learned about the issues in the Atkinsons, especially with her half-brother, Mario, causing trouble… Joey dared not think further. She had been pleased that Joshua's family valued Queenie's family so much. But now, because of Lily's remarks, Joey felt uncomfortable. Lily saw that Joey was starting to worry. She knew her words had hit home and felt satisfied, so Lily said nothing more. She wanted to see who else would marry into their unlucky family and deal with the Atkinsons. They waited in silence until Joshua arrived. Joey had planned to go downstairs to wait as soon as Joshua arrived, but Joshua unexpectedly arrived without prior notice. Joey