In all her life, Julie had never shouted at her like this. It was all Maria's fault!

Vivian despised Maria even more, and she became more complacent.

After all, she was Mathias's biological grandchild, whereas Maria was only a country bumpkin who had been adopted.

“Mom, please Lower your voice. You frightened me."

Vivian put on a display of obedience, sticking out her tongue and generally behaving Like a spoilt brat.

“I simply believe it would be fun taking a DNA test as well. Considering that my sister can do it, why can't I?"

Julie frowned. She was so enraged by Vivian's statements that her chest was rising and falling.

Mathias, on the other hand, kept his cool and wore nothing but an incomprehensible smile.

“What do you think, Grandpa? Are you interested in seeing the results of my DNA test report?" Vivian was adamant.

Her eyes were blinking, and her smile was warm; she was acting like a granddaughter who would do anything to make her grandfather happy.

"Well...

Mathias did not instantly refuse or agree.

He kept staring at Vivian in a way that was hard to decipher and then glanced at Julie with a meaningful Look.

Julie understood precisely what he was getting at.

“Is this the daughter that you brought up?" The man was practically asking this with his eyes.

It was at that moment that Boden walked in from the corridor.

His demeanor was very polite. He approached Mathias with the caution and thoroughness of a discreet and filial junior.

“Maria is here, Grandpa. Do you wish to see her right now?"

Since her arrival in Broome, Maria had not visited the Smith family due to her narcolepsy.

The sun was out, and the air felt crisp right now. Maria entered the Smith family mansion for the first time.