24. Family Drama

"While we were there, you have the right to remain silent, Finola. Just let us speak on your behalf. Asking for their approval won't be easy this time. Sneaky people. I'm sure they won't even bother to let us in if we don't promise to come with you this time."

Maya smiled with a calm face as she listened intently to Kevin's advice. Her eyes were silently staring at the bustling street they were currently passing. Her gaze cooled slightly, as she thought back to the possibilities of what would happen if she returned to the house this time.

Because of her family's deception, Maya is now considered an illegitimate child who does not know her place. She dared to leave the family that raised her all this time, just because she was engaged to a more powerful man. Unable to suppress Evan, they began to turn to suppress him this time. They say that since they're getting engaged, Maya has been trying to unilaterally cut ties with her family. Maya even refuses to see her family again, despite he