Julie felt that she would be able to take better care of Maria than Bill would.

After all, if Maria remained with her, then when she married Anthony, she would have the Smith family in Broome to back her up.

Although Maria was an adopted daughter, if she stayed with Julie and was considered as part of the Smith family, she would be well treated by the Wilsons.

“Maria... Do you also think my decision is wrong?"

Julie's mind was in turmoil.

Now that her husband and younger daughter were both opposing her, she could only ask her elder daughter, Maria for her opinion.

If everyone opposed it, then she would know that her decision was probably indeed wrong.

“I don't think so. In fact, I think it's a great idea!" Maria's tone was clear and assertive.

“Humph! Of course you'll support her! You are such a designing schemer! You know that it's better to be with Mom, don't you?"

Vivian's remark was cutting.

“Vivian, what do you mean?" Julie Looked at her daughter, confused.

Instead of answering the question directly, Vivian acted Like a spoiled brat and started crying.

“Mom! What did Dad and I do to upset you? Tell us! Are you going to ungraciously kick us out of your Life? You are playing favorites to let Maria stay with you! Do you love Maria more? She has been in our house for less than a year!"

After her outburst, Vivian threw herself into Julie's arms and sobbed. Julie panicked when she saw Vivian's tears.

However, Maria sat aside coldly and heard the well-trained whine in Vivian's cry. She easily recognized the crocodile tears.

Obviously, it took some training to control one's volume of crying at will. Vivian was deliberately Loud.

Being a well-trained actress, the crying came easily to Vivian.

“Julie, why can't we have a civilized talk? Why did you suddenly mention divorce in front of the children?"

Bill was also outraged.

But he appeared calm, even Like a good husband.

Bill said loudly, “Julie, if you think there is anything wrong with me as a husband, just tell me. I'LL be happy to change to suit your needs, okay?"

Bill would have made an award winning actor!

That was what Maria thought when she saw him pandering to Julie.

It seemed that Vivian's acting talent was inherited from her father! The two actors created an amusing scene. One was passionate whilst the other played the role of tragedy queen to perfection!