When she first returned to town, she was in an utterly miserable state.
Her son and daughter-in-law had drained her dry, squeezing every last bit out of her.
The whole neighborhood had been furious just watching.
Later, even her son and daughter-in-law stopped coming around.
She had no pension or welfare and survived solely by running a small massage shop.
Yet, despite her hardships, Victoria was kind-hearted—she barely had enough for herself but never took advantage of others.
And she even took in a young apprentice.
Now, that very apprentice—her granddaughter—had managed to expand the business all the way to New York!
Not a single person wasn’t happy for them.
Emma and Granny Oak stood by Victoria’s side, reluctant to part. “Milton, you must come back often. When the mulberries
