The couple naturally investigated seriously, and found that the woman who had raised Mia Ginger for seventeen years was originally a massage therapist at a hair salon, and in recent years, made a living by setting up a food stall in the city village.
How good could a daughter raised by such a person be?
Stubborn, sensitive, and guarded, she doesn't even show a smile when she sees her, let alone being tender and close like Zuri Ginger, serving her tea, water, or giving her a shoulder massage.
Because of Zuri Ginger, she had become accustomed to a life of flattery and intimacy, used to the envious gazes of other ladies. How could she accept a Mia Ginger raised by a massage therapist?
She embarrassed her at the Jackson family dining table, leaving her silent on the way home, originally intending to scold her.
Her expression naturally colder than usual.
Zuri Ginger was naturally overjoyed.
Seeing the two remain silent for a long time, Zuri Ginger cautiously said, "Mom, please don't be angry. After all, Mia Ginger used to live like that. Her lifestyle is not something that can change overnight. She must not have lied on purpose, and Grandpa Jackson wouldn't suspect anything given the low acceptance rate for art students."
"I hope so," Charlotte Chester sighed irritably.
The previously lowered head of Mia Ginger suddenly let out a cold laugh, looked up with burning eyes at Zuri Ginger, "What kind of life did I have before?"
"You," Zuri Ginger looked at her in surprise, "I didn't say anything."
"If it weren't for my seventeen years of life like that, could you have had seventeen years like this?" Mia Ginger said word by word, "Whether I lied or not isn't the point, but instead you, do you have clairvoyance and keen hearing? How are you so clear about what happened with the Jackson family?!"
"It was Marianne who called and told me," Zuri Ginger pouted, "She's always blunt."
Her voice was soft and aggrieved, and after listening for a few sentences, Bob Ginger's fiery temper flared up again, shouting, "Sister, why humble yourself? You're not the one who lied and embarrassed us!"
There was strong disdain in his expression, and after speaking, he looked at Mia Ginger contemptuously.
Mia Ginger happened to be looking at him too.
Her dark and transparent eyes were very bright, flashing with a dazzling charm, as if she expected him to say such things, stared at him mockingly.
There was an odd smile on her lips, but somehow the bright eyes flashed with tears fleetingly, very desolate, piercing his heart for a moment, making him uncomfortable.
What a ghost!
Bob Ginger suddenly felt restless and turned his head aside.
After taking a call, Aiden Jiang entered, just in time to hear the last few words, and frowned, "What happened? What's all this about lying and embarrassing us?"
He was always quite authoritative at home, and after scolding Bob Ginger in the morning, he remained silent.
Zuri Ginger naturally stayed silent too, Charlotte Chester was pondering what to say, when Mia Ginger laughed and looked up, "Nothing, dad. It's just mom thinks I lied at the Jacksons and is lecturing me to correct my previous bad habits."
"But," her tone slightly paused, her voice carrying a hint of suppressed choke, "I never lied before either."
Having been back to the Ginger family for over a month, it was the first time Aiden Jiang saw her with eyes teary like this.
But oddly enough, the tears never fell, and upon a closer look, they vanished suddenly, leaving only a pair of clearly defiant eyes.
Aiden Jiang suddenly thought of the first two years of her life.
A tiny, soft lump, fair and very delicate, wailing for a long time after falling even slightly while learning to walk.
His own daughter, who had endured seventeen years he couldn't imagine.
Aiden Jiang felt a block in his chest, seeing her smile, spoke softly, "Your mom's just very happy, she couldn't believe it, dad believes in you."
His gaze was gentle and inclusive, Mia Ginger quickly lowered her head, "Thank you, dad. I'll go to my room to get the acceptance letter for you."
As her voice fell, she quickly got up and went upstairs.
Aiden Jiang's gaze followed her all the way, noticing her thin shoulders slightly tremble on the stairs, feeling even more compassion, looked sternly at Charlotte Chester.
Charlotte Chester argued, "How could she possibly get into Cloud Capital University?"
"Why can't she get into Cloud Capital University?" Aiden Jiang's face grew even uglier, "Why do you keep picking on her as soon as you get home?"
"She received the acceptance letter the day before yesterday, how could it be that fast?" Charlotte Chester's voice softened, "And she didn't tell us after receiving the acceptance letter, does she even consider me her mother?"
"With your attitude?" Aiden Jiang looked her up and down, "How can the child dare to be close to you? Do you have any motherly tolerance and love?"
Aiden Jiang frowned deeply, watching her, "Charlotte, don't forget, Mia Ginger is your biological daughter."
His words carried a special meaning, Zuri Ginger, sitting nearby, turned pale, maintaining a gentle smile with difficulty, but it was very stiff.
Bob Ginger couldn't stand it, reminded, "Dad!"
"And you!" Aiden Jiang suddenly turned to him, his gaze sharp, "If you dare speak disrespectfully to your sister again, watch how I deal with you! How outrageous! Is this how you talk to your sister?"
"Dad!" Bob Ginger called out to him indignantly.
"Did you hear me?!" Aiden Jiang's voice was harsh, looking at the few people around him startled, Bob Ginger being directly eyed by him couldn't help but shiver.
"I'm asking you a question, are you mute?!" Aiden Jiang's face darkened more.
"I... I heard." Bob Ginger dared not look at him again, muttered softly.