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Chapter 75
Chapter 75
“Atom, I know you’ll take good care of Zinnia. What I said before was just angry words in the heat of the moment,” said Maelis.
Maelis knew Sofia had always been deeply caring toward children. Therefore, was staying at the Lynn residence eased her worries, though she still missed her terribly.
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Not having Zinnia at home meant she couldn’t see her every day, but the idea of sending Betty
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s something Donald would never agree to.
“Do you even realize how much harm your angry words can cause to a child?” Sofia’s disappointment was evident.
Zinnia stood quietly, listening to their conversation. She didn’t say a word even as Sofia defended her fiercely. Deep down, she knew the Shaw family would never give up on Betty.
“Grandma, don’t worry about me. I like living with you,” Zinnia said softly, gently placing her hand on Sofia’s.
She didn’t want Sofia to strain her relationship with Maelis because of her. After all, Zinnia wouldn’t stay forever, and it wasn’t worth causing trous between them.
“Zinnia, don’t worry. As long as I’m alive, I won’t let anyone bully you, not even a little,” Sofia reassured her, holding her hand gently.
“Since you can’t make a decision and won’t accept mine, then leave. Don’t come back unless it’s something important,” Sofia said coldly as she glared at Maelis and Timothy.
What she meant was that, except for holidays, they were no longer welcome here. She had made her disappointment with them very clear.
“Mom, please don’t make this harder for me. If it were you, what decision would you make?” Maelis‘ eyes reddened as she looked up at Sofia, whose expression had darkened.
“I’d stand with Zinnia without a second thought,” Sofia said firmly. She had always been a decisive woman, and that hadn’t changed one bit.
Maelis‘ heart sank. She thought, ‘How could Mom make it sound so simple? She barely knows Zinnia, yet she’s more certain than I am. ‘Why can’t I be that resolute?‘
Maelis‘ gaze shifted to Zinnia, who was sitting close to Sofia. Zinnia’s eyes were full of concern for Sofia, but when it came to her, she barely spared her a glance.
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Then she thought about Betty, who would cling to her, act spoiled, and say sweet things to make her smile. She was the complete opposite of Zinnia.
Guilt hit Maelis like a punch to the gut, leaving her struggling to breathe. She came here to have a heartfelt conversation with Zinnia, yet it didn’t end well.
She didn’t know why Sofia kept forcing her to make a decision.
Sofia said, “Maelis, your dad and I have spoiled you too much, and the Shaw kids never made you worry. You’ve never been through any hardships, which is why you’re so indecisive. I feel sorry about that, but I won’t let you hurt Zinnia again.
“Zinnia’s life has been hard enough. She spent over a decade in a small town with no parents to care for her. And now that she’s back, all your attention is on Betty. When have you ever truly cared about Zinnia?
“If you’d spent even a tenth of the time you gave Betty caring for Zinnia, I wouldn’t be this disappointed. Since you don’t accept her, I will. Just go home and focus on Betty.
“Zinnia deserves all the love you’ve failed to give her, and we can provide that. If you want those posts answer quickly. Who’s it going to be–Zinnia or Betty?”
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Sofia’s tone was decisive, leaving no room for hesitation. She knew Maelis came with the intention of taking down the posts on the online forum.
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Sofia hadn’t been aware of the posts until today, but once she found out, only one thought came to her mind–Betty was a big trouble and couldn’t stay in the family. That girl was far from simple.
She was getting older and couldn’t protect Zinnia forever. It was time for her to make plans for Zinnia’s future. She thought if the Shaw family proved unreliable, the Lynn family would step in to shield Zinnia.
Her words just now weren’t just a statement. It was a test. If Maelis couldn’t make a decision, it would only show that, deep down, she still favored Betty.
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