The Billionaire Ex-Wife and the Beggar He Became novel Chapter 244

She'd never dared hope for revenge, not in this lifetime.

Now, just so she could save Winona, she was willing to humble herself—at seventy-two years old, no less—and become nothing more than a housemaid for the Nicholson family.

Worse yet, she would even let herself be sent to the Shepherds, offering herself up for their cruelty.

All for her granddaughter's life.

Julian's heart twisted painfully at the thought.

He was still struggling to find the right words to comfort his grandmother when Mia suddenly stepped in front of her and Zane, shielding them both.

"No, no, Mr. Nicholson, my—my grandma's too old, and honestly, she's frail. She's not cut out to be a housemaid. But me—I am. I'm even more hardworking than Nona, I can do anything. I'll give Mrs. Nicholson a massage all night if she wants. And I come with extra perks…"

"I'll sleep with any of your male staff for free—every single one of them, no charge! That's a bargain for you, isn't it? Please, just let Nona go!"

Julian: "…"

His impression of Mia had always been of someone crude and graceless—vulgar to the core, swearing like it was her native tongue, oblivious to her own disgrace.

But right now, he saw something else: a woman with a heart as fierce as it was loyal.

For Winona's sake, she was willing to degrade herself beyond measure.

This family of four—old, frail, sick, and broken—was the most pitiful group he had ever seen. Yet, for all their weakness, they clung to each other, loving each other as fiercely as life itself, willing to trade their own lives for one another.

Looking at these three—Winona's closest kin—Julian's guilt and sorrow were so sharp, it felt like a thousand knives to the heart.

He could hardly breathe for the pain.

He looked at them, and even though they clearly didn't trust him, he said, "I haven't taken Winona. I honestly don't even know who did. If anything, I'd bet Winona's biggest worry right now is for you three."

Mia frowned. "What are you saying?"

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