She still addressed Juliette as "Mom" and graciously poured a cup of tea for her. Rena's countenance exuded warmth as she modestly lowered her head.

Juliette spoke softly, saying, “I've contemplated visiting you lately, but I feared intruding upon your lives. Rena... As a mother, it is only natural for me to hope that you can forgive Waylen. He did err in the past. However, if your anger still lingers, I implore you to teach him a valuable lesson and urge him to shed his arrogance."

Juliette then tenderly clasped Rena's hand.

How could Rena resist such tenderness?

She raised her head and gazed at Juliette...