Zoe's performance was convincing, but Shea was not swayed.

She could tell the difference between deception and sincerity by looking at a person's eyes.

Shea could tell that Zoe was fawning over her brother, but she did not think that she truly cared about her.

"Big Brother asked me to thank you," Shea said angrily. "I won't."

Zoe glanced at Mrs. Scarlet then said, "Would you mind stepping out for a moment? I'd like to speak to Shea alone."

Mrs. Scarlet felt slightly troubled, but now that Zoe was the Foster family's savior, she did not dare offend her.

Once Mrs. Scarlet was out of the room, Zoe said, "I don't know why you're always so hostile toward me, Shea. Did someone say something bad about me to you? Ever since I returned to the country, I've been painstakingly researching and coming up with your treatment plan. Why can't I get a simple word of thanks from you?"

Shea went straight to the point and said, "I don't think you're the one who performed the surgeries."

She could