“Ava, don't say anything first. I know what you're going to say. Calm down and listen to me first.”

Raegan interrupted hastily, soothing Ava's emotions that were on the verge of breaking down.

Ava, who was interrupted, did not show displeasure. Instead, she just looked at Raegan calmly.

“Okay, speak.”

Seeing that Ava was not angry, Raegan was silently relieved.

She also recomposed herself before speaking.

“Ava, I know that you don't like what I did back then and what I’ve done now. I don’t want to find excuses for myself because I know I’m the one at fault. But Ava, we’re mother and daughter. You’re my flesh and blood. I’m really reluctant to let go of you forever.”

Raegan's voice began to sound choked when she was still speaking. Her eyes gradually became wet and red.

“Ava, will you give me a chance to make things up for you?”

Raegan's tone was careful, almost pleading.

Ava's hands that were hidden in her sleeves clenched slowly. She could see the countless hopes and regrets