“One day, when your daughter grows up and truly sees you for who you are, I pray she finds someone to show her what real love looks like.”
“Get away from her!” Carla spat, yanking Mara back harshly. I told you not to go near that woman!” Her voice was loud and vicious, cutting through the murmurs of the other guests and silencing their conversation as she shook Mara furiously while the little girl burst into tears.
Estelle rose slowly, her face pale but composed. “You’ll hurt the child,” she said.
Carla spun around sharply, her eyes blazing with fury.
“Don’t tell me how to handle my child when you’ve never had one!” She snapped, her voice filled with venom. Estelle blinked.
That hit a deep nerve, but Carla wasn’t done.
“Oh, wait,” Carla’s lips curled into a malicious smile. “You di
