"I was wrong. I thought that even without a blood tie, we've lived together for so many years that it's stronger than a family with blood ties. I've realized now, outsiders will remain outsiders and they can never truly become part of our family."
"Do you see the children you have raised with such hard work? This is how they treat your biological daughter. You've raised a thankless child."
Rose Liall realized that using Benjamin to plead for Annie was futile.
She was so enthusiastic at first, being nice at every turn, all because she was seeking a favour.
She was hoping to reap some benefits from Joanna.
But now, she knows all these are unrealistic.
She no longer made an effort to please, and began to cry out with feigned grievances.
Benjamin was in a good mood initially.
But now it's in a mess, where can he find the mood? Hearing Rose and Annie's cries, he slapped his hand on the table, his face turning pale, "Enough, stop it."
But Rose and Annie cried louder.
