When Madeline Carter said her last words, Amelia Cobb saw self-mockery in her eyes.
Such subtle self-mockery was incredibly sad from any perspective.
If it were not for the bond of blood between Madeline Carter and Christopher Robinson, they would have long become enemies.
It was the entanglement of their blood relationship that kept this mother and son from coming together and breaking apart.
Even though Madeline wanted to stand firmly by Christopher's side and play the role of a good mother, the years of estrangement and alienation had changed her.
How could someone who had never been a mother play the role of one?
Amelia's fingers on the cup were slowly pressed down. The struggle between Madeline and Christopher was their own business, but Madeline should have the manners she deserved: "You will always be a mother."
Madeline was astonished, staring at Amelia in disbelief.
Ivy Harrison, on the other hand, was also shocked.
