Selma Payne's POV:
The southern Duke looked at me with tears in his eyes. He was as fragile as a child.
I turned my head away somewhat unwillingly and continued, "If Adele didn't care about you at all, why would she take the risk to acknowledge you? Why do you feel so much pain and despair for your indifference?
"Because she yearns for love, a normal family, and a kind father. No matter what Adele has experienced in the past, I don't think she's doing well. From her character, I can see that she only has resistance and fear of the past.
"When she was shouting at you, every word she said was filled with the desire for family love. When her tears flowed like a spring, every drop contained a severe accusation. I heard it. She was asking for help. She wanted to get rid of her past. She wanted to have a happy and complete childhood like Carolyn. This was the real purpose of her kidnapping Carolyn.
