"You've learned it very well. I know some karate masters, but I find them to be just so-so."

Julie wanted to say something more, but quickly stopped herself.

She had been about to say that Maria had a knack for learning new things, and that if she went back to school, she would probably have a promising future.

But on second thought, she realized that it was ridiculous to say such a thing.

Maria was an orphan who had only graduated from high school. She'd probably spent her whole life in that small town if the Jenkins didn't bring her to Sheffield. What could she possibly achieve in life?

For a girl like her, marrying into the Wilson family on Vivian's behalf was already an unimaginably fortunate fate.

In fact, Julie was surprised to find herself even chatting with Maria.

She had never imagined that she would waste time on this so-called adopted daughter.

However, Vivian's singing in the villa still hadn't subsided. Compared to that, Julie would be happy to chat with a brick wall, let alone Maria.

And the truth was, she felt inexplicably relaxed when talking to Maria.

"You... Have you eaten yet?”

Julie didn't know what else to say, so she made small talk.

Maria nodded. "I made some noodles. I just finished them."

Hearing this, Julie was stunned. She frowned and asked, “You made noodles yourself? Where is the maid?"

She was upset again.

Lily had been hired as a maid for the Jenkins family with a decent pay.

Even if Maria was an adopted daughter, she was still the daughter of the Jenkins family. How could Lily neglect Maria like this?

"I don't know," Maria answered honestly.

She really didn't know where Lily had gone, nor did she care.

Earlier when Patricia was showing off her authority, Maria felt another narcolepsy attack coming on.

She had hurried back to her room to take a nap. Both she and Julie had missed dinner tonight.

Seizing the opportunity, Lily had only made dinner for Bill and Vivian and rushed out without preparing food for anyone else.

But at this moment, a low growl sounded from Julie's stomach.

Being a noble lady, Julie blushed at once.

She was starving, but having grown up in a rich family, she didn't know the first thing about cooking.