Chapter 949

Almost immediately, Cassidy burst into tears. She clutched Camila's hand tightly and pleaded, "Grandma, you have to help me! What am I supposed to do? It feels like Mommy doesn't like me anymore, and Daddy doesn't either. He's never yelled at me before!"

"There, there, don't cry," Camila said, picking Cassidy up in her arms. "With me around, who would dare turn their back on you?"

She could tell she had struck just the right nerve and pressed on, "As long as you listen to me from now on, I promise you'll always have a safe place in this family.

"Even if you don't do well in school, no one would dare say a word. But…"

"But what, Grandma?" Cassidy asked anxiously.

Camila's expression grew serious. "But if your mother finds out I told you all this, she might just throw me out. If that happens, I won't be able to protect you anymore."

Cassidy sniffled, her voice choked with sobs. "I-I won't say a word. Grandma, you have to help me! You're Daddy's mom; he'll listen to you, right?"

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