And Maria looked back at her.

Disappointment was written all over Maria's sad face.

“I am not interested in becoming an artist. Thank you."

After that, Maria stood up and proceeded to leave.

"Wait!"

Julie's anger was stirred.

After all, she was the daughter of the famous Smith family in Broome twenty years ago!

Furthermore, she was once the top student of med school and a classmate of the brilliant Professor Jessica Wilson, who was well-known Locally and internationally.

She was the hostess of the family, Maria's foster mother and a respected elder!

“Why don't you Listen to me? I'm suggesting this for your own good. Don't you realize that?"

It was the first time that Julie had reprimanded Maria in such a loud tone.

The maid, Lily, who was watching the fun from a hidden spot, couldn't help but feel ecstatic!

Mrs. Jenkins has finally taught this rebellious girl a lesson! Maria's goose is cooked. Soon she will be disowned by the Jenkins family! Lily thought malevolently.

Maria didn't say anything but stared at Julie with steely eyes.

Julie couldn't stand her glare and retorted in a stern tone, "Maria! You are such a disobedient child. Even your biological mother wouldn't be able to stand you!"

After blurting out such a hurtful comment, Julie was dumbfounded.

It was like plunging a knife into the soft heart of a child and then twisting it. The pain was unbearable. How could she say this to a child who had never been Loved by or even seen her parents since childhood?

Julie grew up in a well-educated family. It was unacceptable for her to make such a cutting comment.

Now that she had said it, it was too late. The damage had been done. She could not retract her statement. Julie was overcome with regret.

"Maria, I..." Julie wanted to apologize, but as Maria's foster mother, she had to save her face.