Chapter 44

Even Dexter was momentarily stunned, staring at Kayla. She wished she could slap herself for speaking without thinking, but now the words were out. She could only carefully explain, "Dad, Mom, I just found out and hadn't had the chance to tell you yet." "Where did you hear that?" "Uh, well…" Kayla bit her lip. She had intended to make up an excuse, but Myra and Dexter were already upset. Their expression turned serious and persistent. Under pressure, she finally admitted and said, "I heard it from classmates in a group." "What group?" Kayla hesitated but reluctantly handed over her phone. In that group, Felicia's name was everywhere. The most striking announcement contained detailed information about Felicia's background, revealing all the hardships she had faced growing up—far too much to fit on a few pages. Myra covered her mouth in shock as she read through the posts, her heart sinking with every line. Her biological daughter was with another family, deprived of food and