“No,” Alessa knew Charlotte’s grandmother was in LA too. She had no interest in participating in the birthday party for any member of the Rowe family.
"Are you afraid to be embarrassed to meet Granny Rowe? It's all right. I’ll be with you." Joanne guessed her mind.
"If I appear at the party, the guests would ask who I am. I know the Rowe family doesn't want other people to know you have a husband and daughter. If my identity is revealed, your mother-in-law will be unhappy and maybe blame you."
"You’re my daughter, and that cannot be changed. I want to introduce you to everyone openly and honestly, so that people can know that you are my own daughter." Joanne immediately said.
She didn't want her daughter to be in the dark, even if her mother-in-law might blame her.
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