Selma Payne's POV:
"You're right, child. You should go to the Spring Rain Pack to save your father's life.
"As for me, I also have things I should do. Since I have no choice but to push my daughter to the edge, let me, this incompetent mother, accompany you. I will go to the Spring Rain Pack with you and witness the end of this mess. If anything happens during this time, I will be your protective umbrella. I'll do my best to ensure your safety at all costs.
"Compared to self-deception and escape, if you don't want a tragedy to happen, then you should be the right choice to become a protective umbrella, right?"
Cynthia laughed and nodded enthusiastically.
This little brat.
In her protest, I ruffled her hair that Kara had carefully combed into a bow.
She lowered her head. Under cover of her hair, a tear at the corner of her eye silently evaporated into the air.
'It's not the time to escape, Selma.