Chapter 80

Even an adult like Giselle had only truly understood human nature and seen the venomous heart behind Chantelle's facade after being accused and misunderstood repeatedly, let alone a child like Penelope. Therefore, Giselle couldn't explain everything to Penelope from an adult's perspective. First of all, Penelope wouldn't understand. Secondly, it might shift her understanding of the world, and she might assume Giselle was the one who spoke ill of others. Giselle felt defeated at the thought. "Things are complicated between adults." Penelope asked, "Why is it complicated? Can't you just be friends if you like someone? That's how it works between us as kids. "I don't think it's complicated at all. I think you're just trying to brush me off, Mommy." Giselle fell silent. Penelope continued, "Daddy likes Mommy Chantelle, so they're good friends. But you don't like Mommy Chantelle and refuse to be friends with her. Is that what it is?" Giselle felt emotionally exhausted. She stroked