Chapter 152:

Mrs. Goreng, after hearing all this, was left dumbfounded, unable to believe her ears. She looked up at the woman in front of her, stuttering as she asked, "What... what did you say?"

Seizing the opportunity, the server grabbed Mrs. Goreng's arm, chuckled arrogantly, and pushed her into a corner. "Seems like your old ears are failing you. Let me repeat it for you. Your son, Edward, traded a lifetime of happiness to save your life. But where did all this trouble come from? You were wealthy, so why the sudden hardship? If you had just swallowed your pride, your son wouldn't have to endure such a miserable life, and he wouldn't have to involve himself in this political marriage."

The server's words felt like deadly stabs to Mrs. Goreng's heart, leaving her dizzy. She recalled Edward's words. Was it all a façade?

Her heart felt as if it had just withstood an enormous blow. However, Mrs. Goreng managed to maintain some last shreds of clarity and resistance. Edward had never lied to her bef