A Touch of Sweetness novel (Finnick and Vivian) novel Chapter 1614

“I don't have any intention of mocking you, nor do I want to hit you now that you're down. However, I'll still say all that's needed to be said.”

Subsequently, Joan didn't hold back her punches as she spoke. “You can't blame anyone for your predicament now because you're merely reaping what you sowed. You wouldn't have been reduced to such a sorry state if you hadn't had harbored tons of malicious thoughts and concocted so many evil plans. Therefore, I have no sympathy for you.”

Upon hearing this, the bitter smile on Gabriella's face deepened.

“I know. All this is retribution for all that I've done, so I don't blame anyone for my predicament now. I no longer harbor a single hint of hatred even toward you—Joan Watts—

and Larry Norton, the two people whom I once detested to the marrow and whose relationship I tried my very best to fragment.

“Now, the only thing I want is to survive and have my baby, then give him or her a good life. So, if there's nothing else, please leave so that I can continue with my business.”

Gabriella's words came from the depths of her heart without any pretense, nor were they meant to garner her sympathy.

Presently, she was only the mother of a child. No matter how heinous she was, a mother was the noblest and most selfless individual.

Joan nodded in acknowledgment as Gabriella's words diminished her enmity against her.

Indeed, she once committed a grievous offense, but she has now admitted to her wrongdoing.

Should I not give such a dauntless woman an opportunity to turn over a new leaf?

After a long moment of hesitation, she made up her mind.

“Gabriella Ward, let me clarify that I'm not here because of you, much less because I pity you. I've seen your predicament, and while I think it's what you deserve, your child is innocent. He or she shouldn't be suffering with you. You weren't a good person, but I hope you can be a good mother.”