Mary Perryne's words were not leaving any room for kindness.
Time flies; it seemed like some things had just happened, but in fact, half of a lifetime had already passed.
From her youth, she'd now turned into a woman in her fifties. Her parents passed away a long time ago, and there had been little interaction between both families over the years. Thus, Mary Perryne did not dwell on the matter anymore.
But to her surprise.
Phoebe Perryne has intentionally come to stir up trouble.
If Phoebe wished to provoke, then Mary would let her know — an illegitimate child remains an illegitimate child. Time can wash away everything, but it can certainly not wash away Phoebe's label as a bastard child.
She could endure some things, but it doesn't mean she is temperless.
After all these years, Mary Perryne has chosen to bring up old event!
Hearing these words, Phoebe's breath quickened, her face turned deathly pale. She nearly fainted.
