"Mrs. Gu, what do you have to say to Zhilan? Haven't the Gu Family done enough over the years? Haven't you hurt He Zhilan enough?" Lin Chan was resolute in her refusal.
"At that time, we didn't know she was our child. If we had known, we definitely wouldn't have harmed her," Gu Mother choked with sobs. "I know that whatever I say now cannot make up for the harm I caused her. I don't dare ask for her forgiveness; I just want to talk to her."
"No." Lin Chan refused without thinking. "What if you upset her? She can't handle any agitation right now."
"Lin Chan, let her answer the phone."
He Zhilan spoke up. Her voice was steady and measured, yet there was an undeniable trace of resentment.
