Her mind couldn't keep up, and she spoke without thinking, shouting furiously, "Cecilia Adler! Stop making baseless accusations! Don't forget, Mom and Dad didn't approve of you at first. I was the one who argued on your behalf, which is why you were able to marry Ian and find your biological father. Now that you're on your own two feet, you think you don't need anyone else? You shouldn't kick a person when they're down!"
As soon as the words left her mouth.
Not only was Cecilia Adler unhappy.
Mr. and Mrs. Quincy's faces darkened as well.
Qin Jin rebuked her, "Christal, what nonsense are you talking about?! Apologize to Cecilia and Mom and Dad right now."
"I wouldn't dare accept."
"Not necessary."
Cecilia and her in-laws spoke almost in unison.
Christal Russell seemed to snap out of it. "I… Mom, Dad, Cecilia, I-I was just upset and wasn't thinking straight. Our son is still so little. If a dog comes into the house, what if it gives him fleas?"
