Because she did not harbor much hatred in her heart, similarly, she did not have much of an inferiority complex either.
That was why she could tell Jennie honestly that she did not have a father. Jennie was very understanding of her friend's situation. At that moment, the two girls were so close they could almost share the same pair of pants!
Jennie said generously, "It’s okay, Gloria. Even though you don't have a father to love you, my father loves me deeply. Not only does my father love me, my uncle and aunt love me a lot too. Coincidentally, they don't have a daughter. Later, I'll talk to my uncle and ask him to take you as his goddaughter. He's a very nice person."
Right then, they turned around the corner. At that moment, Gloria saw the sprawling Shaw residence.
The Shaw residence! What a coincidence!
Gloria's heart fell into the bottom of her chest.
Right at that moment, Jennie laughed and said," Actually Gloria, you know what? My uncle is from the Shaw family, and he shares the same family name as you. My uncle could be your father, so from now on, you'll have a father.”
"Ouch..." Gloria suddenly leaned on the wall, holding a hand against her belly.
"What's wrong, Gloria?" Jennie asked worriedly.
"I... Jennie, My...my stomach isn’t feeling well. I think I'm having diarrhea. I can't go to your house now, I'll look like a joke. I... I'll find somewhere else and use their toilet. I... That's your house right. I can recognize i t, so don't worry. I'll definitely come back later.” Gloria ran away as if she was making an escape.
"Gloria, remember that this is not my house; it's my aunt and uncle's house. My uncle is from the Shaw family. Later when you come, just tell the guards my name..."
Gloria cried as she ran. She felt as if the world was playing a cruel trick on her.
Goldie had climbed into a taxi and headed home in a daze. Seeing her daughter looking so lost and distracted, Goldie asked, "What's wrong, baby? Aren't you supposed to be attending your friend's birthday party? Why are you home?"
"Mom... I finally know who that Jennie Gibson is. I always found her familiar, as if I had met her somewhere before. Now, I remember; she was my kindergarten classmate. She called my...father her uncle. Her birthday party today was held at the Shaw residence.”
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