Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
Mr. Winters laughed, saying, “I’m sorry, I spoiled my only granddaughter!”
He wanted to lighten the mood with a joke, but Phillip’s smile only grew colder.
“We only have one granddaughter–in–law, but she’s not spoiled or arrogant. Instead, she’s an honest person who’s easily taken advantage of. I need to have a chat with her. You should also educate your granddaughter properly. She’s still young, so there’s still time to teach her. You don’t need to visit anymore!” Phillip’s words left the two members of the Winters family standing in shock.
This was completely different from the warm welcome at the beginning.
Brodie quickly offered the fake chess board with both hands: “Mr. Winters, Ms. Enid, please follow me.”
Enid’s face had turned sour. She grudgingly took the gift and cast an unhappy glance at the living room.
Phillip and Shirley were chatting with Mirabella, who was sandwiched between them, all smiles. It looked like they were one big happy family! Before, Phillip had been rude to the Winters family, but now he seemed like a different person in front of Mirabella!
“Ms. Enid, if you please.” Brodie gestured invitingly.
With no other option, Enid steeled herself and left.
She had never been treated like this in her life!
In the past, she was always the one bullying others, making them suffer. This was the first time she’d ever been on the receiving end!
Once she got into her luxury car, she took out her phone and sent out a message.
“Find out which class Mirabella is in!”
She was definitely going to find a way to get back at Mirabella!
After a while, her phone buzzed twice. She received a reply.
She muttered in disbelief, ‘Straight–A student studying neurology?”
Ha, just as she thought, too much studying had made her go bonkers!
The competition in neurology was fierce in hospitals today, with high demands on doctors. Who would dare confidently claim they could become a leading figure in this field?
After graduation, with Mirabella’s abilities, she will probably end up being a mere assistant in a small hospital.
How could the McMillan family be interested in someone like her?
Back in the living room.
Shirley gently patted Mirabella’s hand and said, “Bella, I’m sorry you had to go through that.”
Mirabella smiled slightly and said, “It’s okay for you all stood up for me.”
Those who needed a warning had been warned.
Those who needed to apologize may not have been sincere, but at least they apologized.
This was a lesson to the Winters family. Any further fuss would make them look petty.
Mirabella realized, it was because of a debt of gratitude. No wonder Mr. Winters had indulged his granddaughter’s tantrum, and Enid had also dared to spout off, because they knew the McMillan family wouldn’t be rude to their saviors.
How shameless.
“If she bullies you at school, tell grandma right away, Shirley advised anxiously. “If necessary, I’ll have her transferred to a different school, so she doesn’t cause you any trouble.”
Mirabella wasn’t too concerned: “It’s okay, the school’s big so we might not even run into each other.”
Even if they did, she wouldn’t be the one at a disadvantage.
Just then, Brodie, having seen off the guests, brought a bowl of medicine from the kitchen for Shirley.
He spoke very respectfully: “Shirley, your medicine is ready.”
Mirabella smelled the faint bitterness in the air and it was the herbs she had prepared. She looked at Brodie and asked, “How much of this medicine is left?”
“There’s enough for a week.”
“I’ll have someone deliver more in a few days. Grandma’s condition has improved, so the dosage can be slightly reduced.”
Upon hearing this, Shirley lit up. “Really?”
“So, the dosage has been reduced from 1 gram to 0.8 grams now.” Mirabella guessed her expectation and gently said, “The frequency remains the same, and the taste is still a bit bitter. There won’t be ntuch change.”
“Alright, you’re so considerate, Bella.” Under Phillip’s care, Shirley finished the medicine in the bowl.
Then Brodie took the bowl away, and after a while, he brought another one.
“Phillip, this one’s for you.”
It was the medicine Mirabella had previously prescribed for Phillip. It’s good for the heart, once a week.
The moment Phillip smelled it, he frowned, but Mirabella was still here, so he plucked up the courage and said, “Bella’s meds just smell different. The taste is rich, and it’s so delicious! It’s really a treat, hahaha!”
Mirabella watched him finish it in one go, sympathy welling up at the bitterness in his eyes.
Beside them, Romeo smirked, “Delicious? I’ll have Bella make more for you to strengthen your body.”
Phillip: Thank you very much!
“It’s getting late; take Bella home to rest.” Phillip was afraid Bella might actually give him more meds then that would be the end of him.
Mirabella knew Phillip wanted them to leave and have their own time, so she smiled and said, “Well, grandma and grandpa, we’ll be heading off now. We’ll visit again when we have time.”
Romeo’s eyes shifted, and his aura softened. She said “We“.
Since when did she include him in her plans, saying “we” more and more often?
“Bella means we’ll visit again next time.” Romeo emphasized the word “we” and reminded Phillip, “Don’t pour the medicine away.”
“Don’t badmouth me in front of Bella! I’ve never poured away any of Bella’s medicine.”
“Really?” Romeo retorted, “That plant looks like it was scorched to death.”
Phillip followed his gaze to the one–meter plant between the living room and the courtyard and stuttered, “That time I didn’t hold the bowl well, it spilled accidentally.”
Admitted it??
“It’s all Brodie’s fault! The medicine he gave me was too hot, so I accidentally let go. Brodie, it’s your fault! Be careful next time.”
Brodie: I’ve put up with too much over the years.
“Really, Bella, your medicine is so precious so how could I pour it away? Every time I finish it, I want more!”
Romeo and Brodie were at a loss for words.
Mirabella tried not to laugh. “It’s fine, as long as you didn’t scald yourself.”
“See, Bella cares about me!”
Romeo just set traps! Phew!! Let’s go quickly!
“We’re heading off.” Romeo took Mirabella’s hand, his gaze softening as it landed on her.
After saying goodbye to grandma and grandpa, Mirabella got in the car, and after a while, Romeo got in too.
He took her hand, walking and talking, and said, “Mr. Eugene is always so proud. For him to invite you to play chess and look forward to your arrival, you must be really good at it, right?”
“It’s okay.”
“So you won against Mr. Eugene, and he lost his cherished possession to you, which you gave to grandma!”
“How did you know?” Mirabella looked up, seeming surprised.
Romeo realized he had underestimated her. He didn’t expect her to be so good at chess.
“Is there anything you can’t do?” As soon as Romeo finished speaking, he leaned in close, teasing, “I know.”
Mirabella: “What?”
Romeo looked at her lips, the breath of his words lightly falling on her lips: “You can’t kiss.”
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