Chapter 943

She then stood up and walked out with Matthew at her heels.

In the corridor of the restaurant, Alina stood facing a middle-aged woman with rough hair and a tired expression on her face.

Alina looked cold and aloof.

Staring at the woman coldly, she said, “I’ve warned you to stay away from me.

Why are you always haunting me?”

The woman appeared embarrassed by this.

She tried to explain but couldn’t seem to say a complete sentence.

“Don’t bother me anymore,” Alina said, then turned to leave.

Seeing that Alina was about to leave, the woman hurriedly said, “I beg of you.

Please help your brother.

He is too young to go to jail.

His life will be ruined.

I beg you.

” Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke.

Stella’s mouth hung open in surprise.

This woman was Alina’s mother?

And according to the woman, Alina’s brother seemed to be in trouble.

Stella stared at Alina.

She wasn’t sure whether to leave or not.

Matthew was right.

This was Alina’s private life.

Even the media didn’t report it.

Her relationship with Alina wasn’t quite good, and it would get even worse if Alina found out that she was aware of her secret.

Stella hesitated, not sure what to do.

Alina sneered at the woman and said disdainfully, “I don’t have a mother, let alone a brother.

”

The woman’s name was Mara Santos, and she was Alina’s stepmother.

Seeing that Alina’s mind hadn’t changed, she knelt down at Alina’s feet, took hold of her hands, and begged.

“You can’t be so cold- blooded, Alina.

All I ask is for a little money, and your brother would be fine.

I beg you…”

“Let go of me!” Alina said.

“Alina…” Mara wasn’t ready to give up.

She lifted up her face, tears streaming down her cheek.

“I really have no other choice, Alina.

Please help your brother.

We lived under the same roof for many years.

Even if you hate him, you shouldn’t let him go to jail.

”

Frowning, Alina tried to snatch back her hand, but Mara’s grip was tight.

She stared coldly at Mara and said, “I’ll say it one more time.

I don’t have a mother, let alone a brother.

Let go of me, or I’ll call the police.

”

Mara knew she couldn’t afford to let the police get involved.