The Girl They Ignored Returned as the Woman Seven Men Would Die For novel Chapter 124

Mika chuckled softly, spitting the perfectly clean chicken wing bone onto her plate.

Men always loved using kids to chain a woman down.

But what she hadn't expected was that even a child who wasn't biologically hers could tie Damaris's hands and feet so tightly.

Moreover, Caleb was the kind of man who couldn't stand seeing his partner happy.

Seeing Damaris enjoying herself, he didn't feel happy for her; instead, he lashed out with sour sarcasm and played the victim.

It was as if he wanted Damaris to feel guilty for simply enjoying a meal.

But many men of his generation were exactly like this, and Damaris had dealt with plenty of these bottom-feeding, manipulative guys.

She probably assumed all men in the world were the same, so there was no point in complaining.

Mika quietly sipped her drink, ultimately choosing not to intervene in their "family drama."

After finishing their meal, Mika paid the bill and they headed downstairs. She called a premium rideshare and they waited by the curb. Damaris stood next to her, looking noticeably preoccupied.

Mika purposely provoked her. "What's wrong? Want to go back? If you want to go home, I can call the spa and cancel, and you can just buy a ticket back right now."

"Hey, don't do that!" The thought of visiting a high-end city spa had kept Damaris awake all night. There was no way she was letting that dream die now.

"You promised you'd treat me, you can't back out now! I'll stop thinking about Caleb, okay?"

Mika turned her head, a victorious smirk tugging at her lips.

She knew perfectly well how much Damaris cared about her looks and how deeply she valued a trip to a salon.

But even back in Jasper Falls, spas were luxuries reserved for women whose husbands pulled in decent money.

After all, the most expensive thing Caleb had ever bought her was a cheap imitation pearl necklace.

When it came to money, she obviously preferred the sense of security and confidence this twenty-thousand-dollar piece gave her.

Before long, their rideshare arrived. The driver not only stepped out to open the door for them but also offered them complimentary drinks from the center console.

Mika had booked a luxury car service. Experiencing this level of VIP treatment for the first time, Damaris assumed the driver was just incredibly polite.

Like a kid going to an amusement park, she eagerly chattered with him about everything under the sun.

But when the conversation revealed that the short ride was costing over thirty dollars, Damaris's smile instantly vanished.

She pinched Mika's thigh hard. "You brat, what's wrong with you?!

"This ride costs as much as another whole BBQ meal! Just because you have a little money doesn't mean you can throw it away!"