Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 1298

Mira genuinely hadn't expected her mother to ask that.

She had to roll with it. "Exactly, Mom. The problems I solve are highly valued. I mean, look at me—I'm taking the university entrance exams as a sophomore. I'm pretty smart."

"My daughter is incredible."

Sarah beamed with a knowing smile.

"So, Mom, all you need to do is manage the house and do whatever makes you happy in your free time.

Let Dad and me worry about making the money."

"Alright."

A month later, right on the eve of the university entrance exams, Mira's investment capital had ballooned to a staggering two hundred million dollars.

During dinner the night before her exams, Lacey—who normally went out of her way to ignore Mira—personally ladled a bowl of soup and handed it to her. "Mira, drink this. It'll bring you good luck on your exams tomorrow."

Mira stared intently into Lacey's eyes, refusing to miss a single micro-expression. She wanted to figure out if this woman was simply an empty-headed fool, or if her stupidity was mixed with pure, malicious venom.

Mira accepted the bowl. She slowly brought it toward her lips, opening her mouth...

She wanted to see if Lacey would stop her. But Lacey just watched in absolute silence.

"You know, I just realized that I've been home for a while now, and I haven't done anything to show my filial respect. Why don't you drink this bowl of soup, Lacey?

Please, don't decline. I insist."

Mira pushed the bowl back toward Lacey's mouth.

"No... no, Mira, I couldn't possibly drink it."

"Why are you so nervous? It's just a bowl of soup. How about this—you take one sip, and then I'll finish the rest."

Mira continued pushing the boundary.

"No... no, it's the thought that counts. I won't drink it."

Mira shifted her gaze to Mara. "Why don't you take a sip for her, then?"

"No... no, Mom poured that specifically for you. I can't drink it."

Mira gritted her teeth, her predatory gaze locking onto them. "Why are you both so terrified? What exactly are you afraid of? Could it be that you slipped something vile into this soup, and now you're too scared to drink it yourselves?"

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify