Chapter 57. Bitter Smile

"I'm really sorry, Mom. I shouldn't submit to false happiness. My love is not the right thing. I should have listened to your words," Mia lamented between very short breaths.

Patting the daughter on the back, Minnie maintained silence. She realized that she had placed a huge burden on Mia's head and the perfect time to lighten the load had com. Letting the girl shed all her worries was a great place to start.

After her daughter's crying subsided, Minnie finally looked up. While wiping the puffy cheeks in front of her, the old woman sighed, “Why didn't you say long ago that you liked Mr. Julian? If Mom and Dad found out, we wouldn't try our best to stop it."

With a bitter smile, Mia squeezed her mother's hand and kissed it. "It's not your fault, Mom, but my stupidity. I should be aware and stick to my parents' advice."

"You must be in a lot of pain every time we remind you of that," Minnie mumbled with tears in her eyes again.

After taking a very heav