Chapter 261: Seeking Help

"Miss Marsh, you are braver than I imagined," Lucia said with a calm smile. "But just this won't be enough to gain a foothold in the Oconnor family." She took a tissue from her bag, wiped her fingers clean one by one, and then threw it into the trash can. "We will probably see each other often in the future. I wish you a pleasant life." Callie had expected her to be furious, but she wasn't. Instead, she was so calm that it made Callie feel pressured. She returned the smile. "Happy New Year, Auntie." Lucia turned to leave but looked back as she was about to get into the car. "Do you know what Nelson told me at the ancestral hall yesterday?" Callie frowned. Lucia smiled again. "Never mind, it's better not to know. Knowing would only make you sad." That night, Nelson returned home, looking a bit travel-worn. He saw Callie sitting on the sofa in a daze. "Not happy today?" "Your mother came to see me today," Callie said calmly. Nelson paused slightly but didn't show any surprise. "