Maria usually avoided saying hurtful things to other people, but she made an exception for Vivian because of Julie.

"You!"

Instantly, Vivian's face flushed in indignation.

However, she knew she was in the wrong, so she swallowed her pride and said, "Julie's my adoptive mother. Can't I go see her if I want to?"

Maria gave a slight nod but then shook her head.