Chapter 604

"Publicly insulting a child—is this the behavior expected from a distinguished family? Or have you been through so much in your younger years that you've completely forgotten how to think before you speak? "What's going on with my child is our business. It has nothing to do with you—a mere outsider. And who do you think your life depends on now? You should be aware of that and not ruin your future just because you can't control your mouth. "You were abandoned, so you think everyone else in the world should feel the same too. You think the world is full of evil. With that kind of mindset, I doubt you'll get far. Honestly, being abandoned was exactly what you deserved." Linda's words struck a nerve with Gabriella. Everyone knew that the one thing Gabriella hated to be reminded of was how her first love had abandoned her. "To be honest, I thought I was foolish when I was young. I gave up so much for a man and ended up in such a mess. But I never imagined you'd be just like me—no, you'