This blow was simply too much for Kiara.
Arlong had transformed from an extravagant and immature young man in his past life to a virtuous and earnest young man of today, and Kiara had put in so much effort for this to happen.
But after all her efforts, she became what the woman wanting to reform saw as an "honest person," treated as a "stepping stone." Mrs. Kiara really wanted to ask God why.
"Is this what they say about good people not getting good rewards?"
That kid was such a mess in his past life, but he never ended up with such a woman, did he?
And yes, given Flora Jim's emotional intelligence, even if she wanted to start anew, she wouldn't choose a failure. She indeed had good taste, eyeing Arlong's diligence, steadiness, and aspiration to better himself, which, in Kiara's eyes, turned into a great irony.
The brother she raised with so much effort and care wasn't meant to be bullied like this.