If she showed the letter now, it would help her solve the current situation, but it would also bring back sad memories.

Julie was touched to know that Maria was concerned about her and didn't want her to reopen old wounds.

Having no idea of what Julie was trying to do and why Maria stopped her, Bill and Vivian looked at them, puzzled, wondering what they were referring to. With a scowl, Bill turned to Maria.

“Maria, who allowed you to speak here? Get out and go back to the Wilson's, or I'll call of your engagement to Anthony!"

Meanwhile, Vivian kept glancing at Julie's handbag, wishing to find out what was in it.

Although her adoptive father was scolding her, Maria remained composed. She looked at him with calm, indifferent eyes, Like she thought he was a fool.

“What's wrong? You don't believe me, do you? You think I won't do it?" Bill struck a pose, trying to intimidate Maria.

“I don't mind if our so-called engagement gets canceled for now. Anthony and I truly love each other, anyway," Maria said calmly.

“You.

That was not what Bill had expected her to say. However, it was hard to refute. Deep inside, he felt that what Maria said was true.

For some reason, Julie, Mathias, and Anthony were all fond of Maria, but none of them seemed to like Bill or Vivian.

Every time Bill thought of this, he would feel baffled.

“Dad!

Vivian suddenly cried.

“It seems that Maria has forgotten how nice we were to her after she stayed with the Wilsons for a few days! Why don't you call Anthony's uncle directly and tell him that the engagement is canceled? How things will go for Maria and Anthony in the future has nothing to do with either family at this point.”

After saying this, Vivian stared at Maria with a sneer.

She did not think Maria would be able to stay calm after this warning.

Everyone knew that life was easy with the support from a wealthy family. Vivian believed that without both their and the Wilson family's support, Maria would have a hard time.

Would Maria be able to make it through without the support of a rich family now that she was used to that kind of Life?

Vivian insisted that Maria make the obvious choice. She needed attention if she was going to be a successful actress. The dazzle of a daughter from a powerful and rich family would be great publicity! Being a girl from a small rural village however, was shameful.

Vivian was sure that Maria would never give up her identity as the Jenkins family daughter.

“I think Vivian's right. I'll give Raymond a call now," Bill said with a sneer.

“No, don't!" Julie shouted. She Looked very stressed-out when she heard this.

She was worried about what would happen to Maria once Bill made the call. Maria, however, remained silent.