Chapter 178

I raised my eyebrows without a word.

She had casually labeled me as petty and aloof through that.

"Mom, it's nothing like that. Don't talk nonsense," Matthew said in a low voice while gripping my shoulder.

Brenda glared at Matthew before saying with a smile, "What are you embarrassed about? Who doesn't know about this? You can't ignore Helly just because you have someone you like. Let me remind you that Helly is my goddaughter.

"No matter who you marry in the future, she'll still be your responsibility. Thus, you're not allowed to neglect her at any time."

The other women praised Brenda for remembering old friendships and being broad-minded, especially Helen's mother. She looked satisfied given how big her smile was.

Helen was a decent woman, but her mother lacked the dignity a woman from a prestigious family should have. She was too narrow-minded and lacked grandeur.

As slow as I was, I understood what was happening right now.

Brenda was telling me that the daughter-in-law sh