There were probably not many people who could be so optimistic and calm in the face of such rumors and criticism, yet Ava was one of them.

“Let's go, then. I'll accompany you.” Madeline turned around and took a tablet from the backseat. Then, she took Ava's hand and walked straight to the door.

“Maddie, are you really not afraid of being implicated by me and being chased and scolded by those so-called righteous bystanders?” Ava also looked at Madeline with admiration.

Madeline looked very relaxed. “Let them continue to scold if they dare. Jeremy will personally send them each a lawyer's letter.”

“Heh, how nice is it to have a husband who’ll back you up,” Ava said jokingly.

“It’s the same for you too. You have a fiance who’s always considerate of you.” Madeline also joked. Then, she said seriously, “Actually, there’s another person who also cares about you very much.”

“Maddie, the person you're talking about is my birth mother, right?” Ava asked with a smile. In fact, she knew thi