Chapter 53

"Mom, what should I do?" Gladys cautiously asked, "Does Pete's mom refuse to forgive me? Mom, Dad won't apologize!" Cecilia couldn't help but smile wryly at Gladys. After spending just one day with Alston, does Gladys really think she knows him now? "Don't worry, Mom will handle this. As long as you behave and stop quarreling with other kids at school, everything will be fine." Cecilia gently stroked Gladys's head and comforted her in a soft voice. Despite the noticeable injury on Gladys's head, she hadn't shed a tear in front of Cecilia since she arrived. She was more mature than many kids her age, and Cecilia was already quite satisfied with that. Tears welled up in Gladys's eyes as she said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I know Pete's mom is very fierce. She must have scolded you." Cecilia wiped away a tear from Gladys's eye and whispered, "Mom doesn't blame you anymore, really." Despite Cecilia's reassurance, Gladys still seemed burdened with guilt. After comforting Gladys a bit more and seeing