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After the party, Hilla and Orlenna returned to River City.
Hilla and Orlenna had been living in Far City for too long. Margaret was reluctant to part with them when they were leaving.
Margaret held on to Hilla's and Orlenna's hands. But Orlenna remained silent. "Things are pretty much done. We must get back. Take good care of yourself." While comforting Margaret, Hilla couldn't help but look at Judy in Orlenna's arms. "She looks like Margaret."
Hilla said with a smile. Only then did Orlenna raise her eyes at Margaret and snort, "Don't be like her. She's woolly-minded."
Margaret was clingy to Orlenna, but when she heard Orlenna criticize her like this, she no longer felt the same way.
"Mom, no man can play the fool as well as the wise man. How can you belittle me like that?"
Margaret rolled her eyes. She was unhappy that Orlenna said so.
She was embarrassed.
No matter what, she was a mother now.
