Chapter 432

It had to be admitted—Georgia's words moments ago had struck a painful chord in Gilbert's heart. Yet he knew she hadn't meant any harm. After a brief silence, he sighed softly and said, "Georgia, I understand your nature, so I know where you're coming from. You and my sister-in-law were close, and after her passing, you poured all that affection into Kiara and Jane. But now, you see it yourself—we owe Ariana far too much. And as for Jane... well, I don’t need to spell it out. You know what I mean." Georgia said nothing. A flicker of helplessness passed through Gilbert's eyes. He knew Georgia was kind-hearted. It was her gentle, unassuming nature that had captivated him all those years ago. So when his younger brother and sister-in-law passed away, he understood why she took Jane in and treated her so well—just as she now did with Kiara. But times had changed. He understood. But Ariana didn’t. If things continued this way, the rift between mother and daughter might never heal. That was