219 Matrimonial Maneuvers

“What do you mean?” Kita asked, clearly offended. Davis sighed as he moved his chair closer to her. “I'm not trying to say you're wrong or anything but you could have spoken to her in a much calmer manner. You didn't have to tear her apart that way. Besides, she's been trying to practice and has gotten better. It would be nice if you'd acknowledge that—” “—I’m the one who stopped her from improving her cooking skills because she was always tired and barely had time for me. So it's not fair if my mother is humiliating her that way. Even if Cecilia is a part of our family, she's still an extended part of it. You could have agreed to teach her without saying all those things you said.” I knew I made a mistake when I said all of those things in front of him. Now, how do I escape this? She sniffed, blinking back the tears in her eyes. “I just wanted to help. I didn't mean to embarrass her or make her feel bad. I found it hard to communicate when I was sick and even now that I'