Chapter 54 How Do You Know I Have Not Let Go?

Talia gave a cold, mocking laugh, her tone calm but pointed when she asked, "How do you know that I haven't let go?" Her voice wasn't aggressive—just slow and measured. She had never been good at arguing, but as she once told Lisa, if someone pushed her too far, she was not the type to just sit there and take it. This was the first time Talia had spoken to Thalia this bluntly. Even in the past when they clashed, she had remained composed and dignified, rarely so direct. Thalia was momentarily taken aback but quickly curled one side of her lips in a smug smile, like a victor flaunting their win. "It's been over a month since we last met, hasn't it? Didn't you say you're going to buy a house? So, did you?" Talia stayed quiet. "Or let me guess—you didn't have enough money?" Thalia grinned smugly. "Not surprising. But Dr. Ainsworth, you're still young. Buying property is no small expense. For someone living paycheck to paycheck like you, it's normal not to afford it. "After leaving