Chapter 572

• As the conversation continued, a young woman standing beside Joan suddenly spoke up, her voice filled with curiosity. “Joan, I heard that your family took in an adopted daughter. She’s already 20, though. Why would your family adopt someone so late? Could she actually be an illegitimate child?”
• Another person chimed in indignantly, “Even if she’s not, she had no right to snatch something from Maya! That’s just unacceptable!”
• Joan sighed softly, her expression one of helplessness, as if she were being forced into an uncomfortable situation. With a gentle tone, she said, “Maya, I didn’t expect Liza to act this way. If she has offended you, I sincerely apologize on her behalf. Please don’t take it to heart.”