Chapter 602 Realization

• "Why don't you stand in your daughter's shoes?" Derek had no affection for his mother, who had only raised him for a few years. At this moment, he was even more cold-hearted. "Riley is your biological daughter. She has suffered such serious harm, but instead of being angry and worried, all you care about is your family and your future. Is this how a mother should behave?"
• "What nonsense are you talking about, Derek?" Lydia's originally gentle voice became sharp with anger. "Riley is my daughter. I raised her. How could I not care about her?"
• "Caring is shown through actions, not just words," Derek said coldly. "I haven't seen you do anything to demonstrate that you care for her."