Ethan's words struck a chord in Olivia's heart. He knew the expectations Olivia had of her mother.

Chloe was the person Olivia had longed for, after all. But when Chloe came back, this was how she treated Olivia. Ethan knew how sad Olivia must have felt.

But Chloe didn't.

She didn't like Jeff, so she treated his daughter coldly as well.

Marina wasn't quite respectful to her, especially when Chris wasn't around. Marina had plotted against Chloe many times.

Human nature could be terrible. People would usually show their gentlest sides to outsiders, but they treated their closest relatives with anger and hatred.

Over the years, it had become a habit of Chloe's to try and please Marina.

Likewise, she ignored Olivia out of habit. She didn't care about Olivia and even abandoned her without consideration.

Ethan's words didn't make her reflect on her actions. She said stubbornly to him, "I only know that you're getting engaged to Marina today. Your relationship with Liv belongs to the