That was the very last thing she wanted. Because of that, she rejected his offer without the slightest hesitation.
Philip slowly clenched his fists beneath the table, his knuckles turning pale.
For the first time, he looked at Lana with a slightly trembling gaze.
Only now did he realize something.
Back then, whenever Thessy rejected gifts while living with the family, she would eventually accept them after pretending to refuse for a while.
It had always looked like she was simply teasing them before accepting whatever was offered, especially if it involved money.
But Lana, she wasn't willing to accept even a single coin from the Peterson family.
It was as though every piece of their wealth was stained with something filthy.
'Or... is it simply that she hates us this much? No... maybe it isn't hatred anymore. Maybe it's complete indifference.'
That realization hurt even more. Philip lowered his head before letting out another helpless sigh.
