Chapter 148 - 147

Sophia ignored the mother and daughter duo like they were not standing a few feet from her.  She was used to this mother and daughter doing this to her all the time. Over the years, she thought they would ease off on the bullying and the offensive words, but they never relented. It seemed that it had increased even more now that she did not live with them. They would shame her in front of other people every time they had an opportunity. 

Just as they were insulting Sophia, Mrs. Cooper arrived for her appointment, looking flushed and agitated, "Sophia, I'm so sorry for being so late. There was so much traffic." They've been enjoying their time together so much that they scheduled a spa date.

"Oh don't worry, I was here early because I saw the traffic report. I didn't want you to stand around here waiting for me," Sophia replied.

"They know me here, so we won't have any problem…," Mrs. Cooper got interrupted. 

"Sophia, you ungrateful child, do we always have to force you to do things for us? What's a small favor for your sister? We asked nicely, and you ignored us. God forbid your mother could see how awful you've become," Mrs. Sterling snapped, not caring who the newcomer was.

"And who are these people?" Mrs. Cooper frowned.

"These two, unfortunately, are my aunt and cousin," she replied as she shook her head. As always, they were being obnoxiously rude in front of everybody just to demean Sophia.

Mrs. Cooper had learned from Aiden that Sophia lived with her grandpa and her uncle's family after her parents passed away, and they hated her so much that they've been bullying her since she was a kid.

"Sophia, let's go. We don't need to be here," Mrs. Cooper protectively held Sophia's hand so she could take her away from the vile women in front of them.

"Who are you? I'm still talking to my niece, and you're rudely interrupting us," Mrs. Sterling's face turned so red, she was so humiliated that this woman with Sophia dare insult her.

Mrs.Cooper turned around and said, "Your ignorance will cost you dearly."

"We both need all your services today, and I expect absolute quiet the whole time. I'm delighted that the staff is not taking any more appointments today," Mrs. Cooper pointedly looked at the manager. And he understood what she was implying. 

Going against an Aristocratic family would mean the demise of any business, and the spa manager did not want that to happen to them. Mrs. Cooper has been to their spa several times before and having her as their client was beneficial for them because she brings in her friends all the time. When you ask the staff, they would say they all love her because she is always nice to them, and generous when it came to their tips.

The manager turned to Mrs. Sterling, "Madam, we are sorry, but your appointment has just been canceled." 

Mrs. Sterling lost it and started throwing a fit, "How dare you kick me out for this nobody? Do you know who I am? Wait until my husband hears about this," she threatened. She was bent on having all their heads roll for upsetting her and her daughter.

"Madam in front of you is none other than Mrs. Cooper, the first lady of the Aristocratic family," the manager replied.

"What?" Both Mrs. Sterling and Harper were dumbfounded. They looked from Mrs. Cooper to Sophia, not believing that they knew each other.

"Sis, is she Aiden's mother?" Harper asked in disbelief, she thought her cousin was just one of Aiden's flings, but with his mother here, it looked more serious.

Before anybody else could say anything, "Sophia is my daughter-in-law," Mrs. Cooper announced proudly.

Mrs. Sterling felt like she was in a dream. How could one of the wealthiest families in the country choose Sophia, the orphan, as their daughter-in-law? Why is Sophia having better luck than her daughter? Now Gavin doesn't look so appealing.

The manager ushered Mrs. Sterling towards the door, "Madam, I think it is time for you to leave. You are delaying their schedule."

The mother and daughter duo left angrily. Cursing at the manager the whole time they were being ushered out the door. Harper could not fathom why Sophia had been lucky? She had been engaged to Gavin for a while, and his mother never even invited her to the spa.

Having gotten rid of the negative people around them, Mrs. Cooper and Sophia had the best day at the spa. They were pampered by all the staff, giving them the best treatments and offering them the best wine and desserts. 

"Auntie, thank you for standing up for me earlier," Sophia had always been bullied since she was an orphan. But today, she felt like she had a family when Mrs. Cooper supported her.

"Silly child, drop all your formalities, we are a family now," Mrs.Cooper said.

"Yes, we are a family," Sophia's eyes teared up a bit. It had been a long time since she felt like she belonged, and all this was due to Aiden being persistent in being with her.

"Oh child, you don't need to fear anyone anymore. We are here for you," Mrs.Cooper hugged her to allay her fears.

"Yes, now I have your family and Aiden," Sophia replied, "Thank you!"

"Aiden has always been very gentle and understanding. But when he wants something, or if someone hurts his family, he can go rogue, and he can be pretty terrifying.

I request you to have patience during that time, and he if he continues to bully you, come to me, and I will teach him a lesson," Mrs. Cooper stated.

"Auntie, don't worry, Aiden can be stubborn sometimes, but he has never hurt me, and I am positive he will never do it in the future," Sophia assured her mother-in-law.

"Aiden was lucky to cross paths with you. He should always cherish you," Mrs. Cooper smiled.