" Kaia , remember , even if we're only engaged because we have to be , you're still my fiancée this month . Don't get too close to other guys , " Tobias said coldly from behind her . Kaia only turned her head , not her whole body , and said evenly , " Well , you can hang around other women as you want . I don't care . " Tobias was left speechless . " Let's go ," Kaia told Owen and walked off . Watching her leave , Tobias pressed his lips into a tight line . Russell spoke up again , unable to hold it in . " Kaia's something else . She can fix robots , she can fight , and now we find out she's the chess champ , Queen K. Who cares if she's bad at school ? She's got enough going for her to make up for it . " Tobias , you should think about keeping her around . Girls like that don't come along often . Sure , she lies sometimes , and that's annoying , but she's still good enough for you . " Tobias frowned hard , lost in thought . After dinner with Owen , Kaia went back to the Bennett family to pack her things . " What are you doing ? " Ruth asked , puzzled . " The SAT is coming up . If I want to get into Morganburg University , I need a quiet place to study . So I'm moving out ," Kaia said while packing . " Where are you moving to ? Did you find a place ? " Ruth asked . " Yeah , I found one ," Kaia replied vaguely . " What kind of place ? How much is the rent ? " Ruth sounded worried she'd blow money on something pricey . Kaia could tell she was concerned . " It's not as much as Andrea's place when she moved out . " That didn't make Ruth feel better . Two years ago , Andrea's rent had been over 6 thousand dollars a month . From the way Kaia said it , hers was only a little cheaper - probably still over 3 thousand dollars . " Why rent something so expensive ? You just need somewhere quiet to study . Let me look for you , " Ruth said , opening a rental app . " Look , here's one . It's dirt cheap - 300 dollars a month - and it even has its own bathroom . " 1/3 11:48 pm Chapter 20 55 vouchers Kaia glanced at the photo on the phone . The room looked awful - just a narrow bed and no desk . " So I'm supposed to study and write while sitting on the bed , huh ? " Ruth realized that was a problem . Even to save money , Kaia would need a desk . " Okay , what about this one ? Bed , desk , closet , even air conditioning . It's a little more , over 600 dollars . " Ruth spoke like the price physically hurt her . Kaia narrowed her eyes , her tone going cold . " Funny . I remember when Andrea was getting ready for the SAT , you rented her a place for 9 thousand dollars a month . You didn't think that was expensive . " " How can you compare yourself to Andrea ? " Ruth blurted . Then she caught Kaia's calm , knowing look and realized she'd slipped . She added , " I'm not playing favorites . It's just that her grades were always good , so she had a real shot at Morganburg University . ' But you look , I'm not trying to insult you - but you know your grades . If you get into even a bottom - tier college , I'd be grateful . So why waste money on a fancy place for you ? " Kaia gave a small smile . " I told you - I can get into Morganburg University , and I'll be top of the whole ." Ruth had felt a twinge of guilt , but hearing Kaia brag again ticked her off . " I've had it with you , Kaia . If you weren't my daughter , I'd throw you out right now . What did I do to end up with such a pain for a daughter ? ' Here's the deal . If you want me to pay your rent , you should apologize for what you just said . Say you're sorry , admit you were wrong, and promise not to do it again . Do that , and I'll rent you the over - 600 - dollar place . " ' I never asked you to pay , " Kaia said , her face expressionless . " You're gonna pay for it yourself , huh ? Where are you getting over 600 dollars a month ? " Ruth snapped , pounding her chest in frustration . Kaia let out a sharp , mocking laugh . " What's so funny ? " Ruth frowned . " I'm laughing because supposedly I'm from a rich family , but I can't even get 600 dollars a month . But Andrea , who's not even blood - related , gets 25 thousand dollars in pocket money every month . You say you're not playing favorites , huh ? You actually believe that ? " Ruth's eyes widened in shock , and her face went red , then purple . After a long pause , she snapped , " Are you blaming me ? Why don't you look at yourself ? Andrea 2/3 Texan ever the owners have Why your to buy them gills Do you I give you more money XXXXXXX * Xeys 12 Aare everyway of the money you gave me ve green grandine gets they won't be worse than andwi Good crossed dormanc de mallu Ar Bedad Are " Nach yelled after dew . Take your hour you walk out , Fin not paying you Three miles as Kase was owe to be sYVA TeXxx Yes survive out there " Suth shouted By the time Kast got to the Moreno family , it was already dark The moment she walked in , she saw Tobias sitting on the couch like hell been waiting for someone Before she could say anything , he asked first , " Why are you back so late ? " 田 AD Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!