, Chapter 0149 , Karen’s expression darkened. , 25 BC , Lionel said, “Oh, and by the way, I just used this mop to clean the bathroom. I haven’t had a chance to , I wash it yet, but it should be fine. Our toilet isn’t very dirty, so it’s probably not an issue. I’m sure you won’t mind, right?” , Karen was clearly disgusted. , “Ugh! Dad, didn’t you forget?” Miranda chimed in, “I poured the leftover food from yesterday into the toilet. Even though I flushed it, it still looked greasy. Mrs. Larden, do you think you might smell of grease , Miranda and Lionel took turns being as unpleasant as possible. Karen’s triumphant expression quickly turned dark as the bottom of a pot.. , “Why you- Karen’s nose twitched as if she could actually smell the grease. , “Just you wait!” she snapped, then hurried off to wash away the grease. , At that moment, Miranda dubbed herself the “Empress of Mops“. , Although relieved, Mindy still disapproved of Miranda’s actions. “You’re a girl. You shouldn’t be swinging mops around like that. It’s not very ladylike.” , “Why should I care? She was so annoying,” Miranda said, gazing at the scattered wisteria flowers with a heavy heart. , Lionel had already started cleaning up the mess. “Once the weather clears, I’ll fix the trellises and move them to another part of the yard.” , He thought it was better to avoid more trouble. While it wasn’t a major issue, he didn’t want Mindy to go through this kind of frustration again. , Miranda fell silent, then she asked, “Dad, don’t you think people like her will just keep pushing boundaries? , If Karen felt she could get away with this today, she would likely do it again. As she herself said, if it’s under five thousand dollars, the police won’t take action. , , , , Lionel sighed. “What can we do? We’ve known her for decades. I know what kind of person she is. But we live here, and it’s best to keep things peaceful.” , Mindy added, “Forget it. She’s made a scene before. Let’s just stay above it and not let her drag us down.” “And what if we didn’t live here?” Miranda pondered. , Mindy and Lionel dismissed the idea as childish, knowing that moving away was not a practical option for them. , The neighborhood was in the heart of the city, and with property prices soaring, their savings would only stretch to a small apartment in the suburbs. , Lionel commuted daily between school and home, so the convenience of their current housing was unmatched. , Chapter 0149 , 25 BONUS , Morning arrived on the fourth day of Christmas. After a whole night of snow, the clouds parted, and golden sunlight began to filter through. , Miranda woke up early. By the time Lionel and Mindy got up, a warm breakfast was already set on the table. It included oatmeal, scrambled eggs, and scrambled eggs. , “It’s delicious!” Lionel said, giving a thumbs up. “You’re almost as skilled as I am.” , Mindy rolled her eyes. “Miranda’s cooking is way better than yours.” , Lionel replied, “That’s just because she inherited my talent! It rims in the family!” , Mindy responded, “Yeah, yeah, you’re always boasting about yourself.” , After breakfast, Miranda suggested that her parents join her for a walk. Lionel, who was eager to get out, quickly agreed. , The winter sun was warm and pleasant. Mindy enjoyed the weather, and since Miranda hadn’t been home in a while, the three of them’strolled leisurely along the nearby river. , Miranda subtly guided them down a different path. By the time Lionel and Mindy realized where they were headed, they found themselves at the sales office of a popular new development. , , , , , Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.