Chapter 120 Becoming Yvette's Uncle

They not only abandoned her but were incredibly harsh, demanding she achieve perfect scores in every subject to chase meaningless accolades. They never intended to bring her into their home or offer even a semblance of fatherly or motherly love. It wasn't until high school that they reluctantly brought her back, but instead of warmth, she was met with endless exploitation, suppression, and favoritism. This child grew up struggling to survive in such an environment, naturally developing a sharp tongue. Her words might be cutting at times, but her heart is far from malicious. "If you're dead set on leaving her, I won't stop you. I'm just worried your decision might be based on a misunderstanding. If she's said things that were hard to hear, there's a good chance she didn't mean it. "It's probably just her way of protecting herself. I'm not asking you to forgive her immediately, but I hope you can be a little more patient and try to guide her." I looked up slightly, my face tense.