Chapter 716

Kendra shook her head. "No need." Given what she knew of the girl's temperament, such gestures would only be met with disdain. A bitter smile tugged at her lips, accompanied by a faint, almost imperceptible undercurrent of resentment and regret. Yes. She regretted it. Regretted abandoning her daughter so easily back then, leaving Yasmin to raise her. Now, their relationship as mother and daughter had deteriorated beyond repair. Kendra knew all too well—even without the Irene incident, Ariana would likely never forgive her. And now, with Irene in the picture... No mother could tolerate someone harming her child. Though she wasn’t the direct cause of Gracie’s misfortune, she bore some indirect responsibility. If Ariana hated her for it, she couldn’t blame her. Earl’s brow twitched slightly. He exhaled and continued, "Fine, let’s leave it at that for now. But about Irene—do you want me to explain things to the girl?" Kendra shook her head again. "No." Then, as if remembering something, sh