NovelEnglishKaren knew Vince very well since they had been married for so many years. Sure enough, he seemed to be
hesitating when he saw her crying.
However, before Vince could say anything, Rita said with tears in her eyes, "Dad, | know Sadie is still a child, and
her words shouldn't count. But | believe if it weren't for adults teaching her, she wouldn't say such things. |
understand things change, and you three are a family now, but my mother used to live here too! Why should |
endure the humiliation of being pointed at and called a child without a mother? Dad..."
Rita cried harder and harder. Eventually, her tears seemed somewhat genuine.
Deep down, she felt her soul and body were divided into two halves. Her soul seemed to hover above, watching
this scene, thinking it incredibly strange and ironic.
However, she had no choice but to put up this act in front of her father. Otherwise, her life would only become
harder in the future.
Karen's fake crying softened. She hung her head, silently scrutinizing Rita. 'She seems to be diverting the blame
onto me. Isn't she implying that Sadie wouldn't have called her a motherless child if it weren't for my teaching?*
Thinking of this, Karen's crying intensified once again.
"Rita, what are you saying? I've never thought about replacing your mother. Since the day | met you, I've been
determined to be a good mother to you. | have a daughter too, and | understand how hurt you must feel, but
how could you say such things about me? Even if I'm an adult, | can still feel hurt, you know? Consider it as
something | owe you. Can you please not fabricate such lies in front of your father in the future? If possible, |
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father? They say we're heartless for kicking you out of the house!" Karen clasped her chest, tears clouding her
eyes as she looked at Vince. "I didn't dare defend myself against those people because | was afraid that
speaking up might only lead tobeing branded as a wicked stepmother. | had no choice but to endure all the
mockery."
Sadie suddenly burst into tears again. She ran to Karen's side and hugged her tightly. Both mother and daughter
sobbed uncontrollably.
"I'm sorry, Rita, it's all my fault. I've
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please stop defaming my mom!"
After crying for a while, Sadie ran up to Vince. "Dad, you're the only dad | have, and | only have one sister. |
admit my mistake, and | won't do it again. I'm sorry, Dad. Please don't regret taking us in." Vince's heart had
softened halfway by their crying. Unable to bear it any longer, he reached out and patted Sadie's shoulder.
"I was only joking, my dear. You and your mother are fine. Help your mom back to the room to rest. | have other
things to discuss with your sister."
Sadie choked back her tears and forced a smile at him before helping Karen back to her room.
Once inside, Karen straightened up. She quickly went to the dressing table, delicately wiping away her tears with
tissues before reapplying her makeup.
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