“My business is none of your business either.”

Upon hearing these terse words, it was Patricia's turn to be stunned.

“Maria! How can you talk to Aunt Patricia like this? Don't you know how to be polite?" Vivian yelled. She could tolerate her father being insulted, but not her beloved Aunt Patricia.

“Does your Aunt Patricia have anything to do with me?"

Maria's tone sharpened as she directed her annoyance at Vivian this time.