Chapter 21

Perhaps to Liliana, merely showing up was the greatest respect she could offer Cynthia. Hearing footsteps, they all glanced in Samantha's direction. Matthew frowned, his voice dripping with hostility as he asked, "What are you doing here?" A glint flashed in Liliana's eyes as she glanced up at Samantha. Yet, she rose to her feet and said gently, "Are you so poor that you can't afford to eat? Is that why you're here to beg Dad for money? "Although you've made plenty of mistakes, you've still been with the family for many years. There are at least some feelings there. If you really can't afford to eat, I won't just stand by and do nothing." With that, Liliana pulled out her wallet from her designer bag and handed a few hundred-dollar bills to Samantha. "Here, take it." Staring at the money in front of her, Samantha was well aware that this wasn't an act of kindness—it was pure humiliation. "I can manage just fine," she firmly refused. "I'm here to visit Grandma." "Visit Grandma