Chapter 1042

The little girl was adorable and clearly loved my dessert. Since a child was present, neither the woman nor I spoke further, though we both had our own thoughts brewing. "Sylvia, go play over there when you're done eating," the woman said as the child was finishing up, sending her away. "Alright, just tell me what you want," I said directly, even though I already had a guess. "Ms. Crown, you're a smart woman. I think you already understand why I brought this child here." She remained somewhat reserved. I pressed my lips together slightly. "I have nothing to do with the Gildon family." The woman smiled, her perfectly painted red lips striking against her complexion. "That kind of talk would really break the hearts of the Gildon family's departed souls." "That's just the truth. I grew up thanks to their kindness, but that's all there is to it. "I don't know how much you know about my relationship with the Gildon family, but it's not something outsiders can judge." My words were