"Mom!"
"It's okay. I can see why your parents would be suspicious of you doing something like that. I see absolutely no offense in what you have said." The fact that she is concerned does not disrespect me in any way. In point of fact, the fact that she is worried gives me cause for pride since it suggests that she may, for once, have her daughter's best interests at heart. On the other hand, the fact that she casts doubt on our relationship infuriates me beyond measure. "You're not the only one here, Miss Eliot, who is worth many millions of dollars in today's economy. Mandy's father is one of them. In spite of the fact that I couldn't be happier for Mandy and her achievements, I have no requirement whatsoever for any of her financial resources."
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