"I've raised you, always treated you as my own daughter. You've also met Heather..."

Natalie quickly interrupted her, "No, no, I don't acknowledge her as my mother. I only acknowledge you. You're the one who raised me, taught me to read and write, and guided me through life. You're my mother! She's not, she doesn't deserve it!"

That was truly Natalie's heartfelt sentiment. Even if she were to die, she would not acknowledge a homewrecker as her mother. She would rather be the adopted daughter of the Yarn family, which sounded better and carried more prestige.

Upon hearing Natalie's words, Mary was touched and saddened once more.

"Natalie, do you still acknowledge me? After all that's happened, do you still consider me your mother?"

"Mom, do you still acknowledge me? Or have you become fonder of Gale and consider me an outsider?"

"To be honest, Natalie, you and Gale are both my daughters. I haven't differentiated between my biological and adopted daughters. However, you've committe