Chapter 545



Kallie couldn’t take it any longer. She finally warned Sophie that if she didn’t start listening, she would send her off to Jake.

That got Sophie to behave right away.

Although Jake treated her kindly, Sophie always preferred being with her mother. The thought of leaving her mom unsettled her.

As Kallie cradled Sophie, watching her sleep peacefully in her arms, she realized that no matter how bright or well-behaved a child might seem, maturity was still a long way off. It would be better to consider sending Sophie to Jake at a later time. She understood the importance of not letting Sophie experience only maternal affection.

Before long, it was time to head out and gather mushrooms.

Saniya hesitated to go, yet knowing her options were limited, she understood that if she stayed behind, she would be left out, isolated from the group.

Although she had a boyfriend from the Reeves family, the internal power struggle within the family cast uncertainty on who would ultimately come out on top.

Moreover, Saniya knew her position as his girlfriend wasn’t earned through any respectable means. Their relationship had been a one-night affair, and he had never publicly acknowledged her as his girlfriend.

Still, she publicly flaunted the title anyway. Without it, her status alone wouldn’t have granted her a spot on this show. This was her big break, and she couldn’t afford to let it slip through her fingers.

Saniya reluctantly followed the group with a heavy heart, though no one bothered to acknowledge her.

The mountain air, crisp and cool after the rain, carried a refreshing scent, and the landscape shimmered with beauty.

Debbie beamed with delight. Since her hometown was in the mountains, she eagerly shared her insights, offering advice on what to keep an eye out for.

Trailing behind the group, Saniya watched in silence. Her mood darkened as she noticed that an amateur college student like Debbie had more shots than her, stirring a sense of frustration.

After mulling it over, Saniya decided to approach Sophie. During the lunch break, Saniya took the opportunity to do some digging and discovered that Sophie was, by far, the most popular person in the group.

In a split-second decision, Saniya rushed over to Sophie, offering to lend a hand. “Sophie, you’re too young to handle all this. Let me help you.”

Sophie shot Saniya a confused glance. “I can do it myself, Saniya. I don’t need your help.”

Despite the rejection, Saniya stood awkwardly for a moment but remained determined, refusing to leave. She thought sticking around Sophie would give her more chances to get noticed.

The viewers caught on and shared their comments:

“What is Saniya even up to? She is clearly trying to cozy up to Sophie just to grab some attention.”

“She’s acting so scheming. Just yesterday, she accused Sophie of breaking her stuff, and now she’s acting all sweet and friendly. It’s quite disgusting.”

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