Chapter 1327: Mother and Daughter Clash Again

Saying she was going to visit Reuben was merely an excuse to leave the front hall. Outside, the rain continued to fall, knocking down most of the white magnolia blossoms, leaving them scattered on the ground in a desolate mess. "Autumn rains bring a chill. The weather is getting colder. Since you're staying with the O'Connor family, remember to dress warmly," Sienna said softly, standing under the veranda and gazing at the rain. Her earlier harshness and cold demeanor from outside the police station had faded, replaced by a quiet helplessness. Callie pressed her lips together. "I won’t stay with the O'Connor family forever, just as I won’t stay with the Ellison family forever. Once the project is over, I’ll leave." Sienna listened without turning around. "I haven’t told Ahmad about the child. I’ll say this again—if you take the initiative to speak up and give up having her carry the Marsh name, there’s still a chance to turn things around. But if you—" "If I what?" Ca