Chapter 81. No More Chance

Suddenly, Barbara let out a sigh of disgust. "I am now not only the daughter of a criminal, but also the daughter of a mad woman?"

Philip grabbed Barbara's hand. "Hey, your mom isn't crazy. She's just a little shaken up."

Barbara's eyes filled with tears. She didn't expect Philip to comfort her.

"Aren't you embarrassed about dating someone with a mental disorder?" Her voice was hoarse.

Paul quickly interjected. "Why say that, my daughter? You are different from your mother."

"But I'm embarrassed, Dad. What will people say if they find out? Where will I put my face? I can barely stand facing Philip."

"Hey," Philip wiped Barbara's tears, "you know what? You shouldn't think about what people think. They don't really care about you."

Paul remained silent, listening to how Philip comforted his daughter.

"Those who truly care about you will never insult you. Your brother, your sister-in-law, the twins, and me. Have we ever insulted you? No,