Chapter 221: Letting Go of Pride

Truth be told, Amia no longer felt anything toward Madeleine; she just saw her as someone not to be trifled with. She knew that any unnecessary interaction with this woman could lead to trouble. At this moment, Madeleine calmly stepped out of the room after adjusting her clothes, pretending as if nothing had happened. She approached Steve with a smile on her face. "Steve, it's been such a long time. You're still as handsome as ever. Oh, Amia, what happened to your nose? You’ve got some medicine on it—did it swell up?" Madeleine’s concern appeared genuine, but Amia felt uneasy. It seemed like Madeleine was being deliberately condescending. If Madeleine was going to play the role of a caring person, Amia decided to play along. With a sarcastic smile, Amia responded, "Thank you for your concern, Mrs. Madeleine. My nose is much better now. Just a little rest is all I need." "I'm glad you're okay. I was worried about you. You know, I admit we had our disagreements before, but I truly