Chapter 37 Ian closed the lounge door behind him and left . Outside the hospital , he ran into Andrea again . : 63 EX 55 vouchers Andrea explained that yesterday the doctor had said her depression showed signs of relapse , and she had booked a mental health checkup for this afternoon . Noticing the takeout bag in Ian's hand , Andrea ventured , " Ian , you haven't had your lunch yet ? How about we go to that restaurant near our campus ? I haven't been there for years , I kinda miss it . " " Maybe take a rain check . I'm busy this afternoon ." He replied absently . Ian walked off , and Andrea held herself back from stopping him . She could feel Ian growing colder toward her these days . It had to be her reappearance putting his marriage on shaky ground . Ian was the Hamilton Group's heir . His marriage was public , and for the sake of the Hamilton family and the Hamilton Group , he couldn't risk divorcing his wife and getting caught in an affair scandal . Luckily , she'd been ready to use Ian's guilt to make him promise to take care of her and their son at the moment they reconnected . She had no doubts about Ian's moral quality . He'd either refuse outright , or if he agreed , he'd see it through . She had just gotten back , hadn't even done anything , and Ian's wife already wanted to get divorced . Once her son started school in Kingsford in September and they settled here , she'd have more reasons to seek for Ian's help . She didn't believe that Chloe Irvine could put up with it . " Ms. Sherman ? " The polite inquiry pulled Andrea from her thoughts . She looks at the middle - aged man warily . " Do I know you , sir ? " Thomas Quinn folded his hands in front of him , steady and polite . " My last name is Quinn . I'm the Hamilton family's butler . Mrs. Hamilton is in the café across the street , she'd like to meet you , Ms. Sherman ." Realizing this man was the Hamilton family's butler , Andrea's demeanor changed . " Thank you , Mr. Quinn , please lead the way ." Andrea followed Mr. Quinn across the street , unable to stop a flicker of excitement . 13:21 Thu , Oct 2 Chapter 37 2200 65 vouchers Six years ago , the elders in the Hamilton family had turned up their noses at her and refused to even mees . A few times she'd tried to see Miranda Hamilton , to ask her to let her be with fan , however , Miranda had always sent the staff to get rid of her . ' lan must have shown the fake paternity test to his elders . For Miranda to suddenly ask me out now , it had to be to see her grandson or curry favor with them ! Andrea stepped into the café and followed Thomas's point to where Miranda sat . Everything about her , the dress , the posture , the way she moved , carried the effortless grace of old money . Andrea straightened herself up and walked over with as much poise as she could muster . " Hello , Madam , Im Andrea Sherman . " Miranda stirred her coffee with elegance , eyes fixed on the swirl inside the cup . " Sit down . Andrea sat down . The waiter handed over the menu , and Miranda told her to order for herself . Andrea's eyes skimmed it over and over , only to realize she couldn't read a single word . Seeing her hesitation , Miranda smiled and tapped her temple . " I forget , Ms. Sherman , you studied dance , right ? I guess German isn't your thing . " A flicker of embarrassment crossed Andrea's face , but she stayed composed . " You're right , Madam . I'm just a regular girl from an ordinary family , German's beyond me ." Andrea handed the menu back . " Could I just have a glass of juice , thanks ." The waiter took it . " Juice is on the house , Miss . Fresh - squeezed or cold ? Which one do you prefer ? " Andrea's hand tightened in her lap . " Don't bother , just a cup of water . " This old woman had barely said a word and was already making her feel so embarrassed . It seemed Ian's mother wasn't the soft pushover Andrea had heard about . The waiter set down a glass of water and left . Andrea spoke , " Madam , is there anything you want from me for ask me out ? " Miranda set down her metal spoon , looked up at Andrea , and said without preamble , " That child may be lan's son , but our family doesn't acknowledge him ." She went still , breath caught . Her grip on the glass tightened instinctively . " Madam , Ian and I love each other , and now we have a child . Why can't you support us ? " Miranda rested her elbows on the table , fingers linked to cradle her chin . 13:21 Thu , Oct 2 Chapter 37 : Her manners were impeccable , her tone calm . " Because you don't deserve it . " Andrea's face darkened . " Why ? " EZ 55 vouchers Miranda said , " You asking that is like wondering why , here in Kingsford , this restaurant offers only German . with no Spanish or Mandarin ." Andrea felt a sheen of sweat . " Madam , I honestly don't understand ." Miranda explained patiently , " The menu in German is a filter , it screens the clientele , just like places that require proof of assets before you walk in . " Andrea finally understood . This old woman was shaming her without saying it outright , forcing her to see she'd only be a joke in wealthy circles . Forcing herself through , Andrea said , " Ian is your son , don't you want to see him happy ? " Miranda lowered her hands and leaned back slightly . " Ms. Sherman , you can't have it both ways . The day you took 10 million dollars from Edward to go abroad , you have already lost your place as my daughter - in - law . Even if my son ever divorced , you and your son would still never be welcome in Hamilton family . " Andrea's eyes skittered away . " Madam , I only did it for Ian's future . If Edward had really stripped him of everything and handed the inheritance to some illegitimate child , leaving Ian to fight from nothing , you wouldn't be happy either . " Miranda rose . " Save that story for Ian . I came here only to warn you ." Andrea stood up too . " Madam , I'm listening . " Miranda said evenly , " If my son and daughter - in - law don't divorce , the elders in the Hamilton family can turn a blind eye and tolerate you and your son . But if they split because of you , I'll be the first to deal with you ." With that , Miranda picked up her bag and walked away . Andrea stood frozen for a long moment before she recovered . She chased Miranda to the door . " Madam , we're both women , why would you make things hard for me ? lan and I already have a child . If you ever hurt us , Ian would never just stand by . " The driver opened the door . Miranda turned back to glance at Andrea . " If that day ever comes , I'd like to see if my own son would really cross his mother for you ."