Susan Caldwell's meaning was plain: she was Winter Sullivan's daughter. Therefore, no matter what she had done, her mother was supposed to stand by her unconditionally, believe every word she said, and never have any doubts.
Winter Sullivan turned her head and looked at her. "It's not that I don't want to believe you—it's that you're not worthy of my trust! Susan Caldwell, are your actions even human?"
The rims of Susan Caldwell's eyes grew red. "From the day I was born, everything I do is wrong in your eyes! I'm your own flesh and blood, but you've never shown me any affection, never spoken a single kind word to me. Other mothers protect their children no matter what, but you? You always take other people's side! You've never once been there for me!"
"A woman like you—cold and unfeeling, without a shred of a woman's warmth—you're not fit to be a mother!"
