As she spoke, Summer Gardner busily took out the dumplings from the refrigerator, started the stove, and began to cook.
Following her into the kitchen, Ivana Bennett's heart felt heavy as she watched her clumsy mother.
Although she was mischievous as a child, she rarely lied, usually speaking her mind.
Engaging in verbal battles with Summer since she was little had become the norm for her.
Yet, this was the first time she had kept such a significant secret from her.
Seeing Summer moving busily before her, Ivana suddenly felt the urge to tell her everything.
Summer dropped the dumplings into the pot and turned to see Ivana still wearing her coat by the kitchen door, which made her frown.
"What are you still doing here? Go change... It's so warm in here. Aren't you hot? Hurry up, don't loiter around here."
"Mom, I... "
"What's with the 'I'...go!"
Without another word, Ivana had no choice but to go upstairs and change.
