Chapter 428

Calla had just finished hanging up Clover's clothes and diapers when she heard the hushed chatter of a few women from her balcony.

Although their voices were low, they were on the floor right below her. With Calla standing out in the open, she could hear everything clearly.

"Did you hear? Carol's eldest daughter has been back at her place with a baby for quite a while now." Calla knew that voice all too well—it was Joyce, who lived just next door.

"I don't need to hear about it, I've seen it firsthand! Haven't you noticed Carol going out with her basket to buy groceries every day? She's cooking for her daughter." That was Ruth, who lived across the hall.

"Didn't Calla get divorced? How did she end up with a baby? When did she get married again? I never heard Carol mention anything about it." This was Becky, who lived at the far end of the building.

Calla knew these three women very well. They had nothing better to do than gather to gossip about other people's affairs. Carol and he