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The air in the room grew tense as Grace's voice pierced through the silence, directed at Susan with a mixture of frustration and disappointment. "You can't even handle a kid, Susan?" she yelled, her words laced with exasperation. Susan, unable to meet Grace's intense gaze, kept her eyes fixed downward, her silence speaking volumes about her inner turmoil. Standing behind Susan, Jasmine observed the unfolding scene, quietly awaiting her own turn to intervene. Deep down, she knew that this confrontation would not conclude on a positive note, further fueling her growing irritation.

Grace's anger only intensified as she continued berating Susan. "How can you be so distracted? It's just one task you have to fulfill for the entire day. Your sole responsibility is to take care of your so-called grandchild, and you can't even manage that!" Her words carried a heavy weight, resonating with the frustration that had been building up within her.

Susan, feeling a mix of resignation and defiance, f