Catherine's expression soured, a look of distress crossing her face as she turned to Rocco and Grace.
"Mom, Dad..." she whispered, her voice laced with dismay.
The praises being lavished on Renee felt like a slap to Catherine's face.
She only wanted people to slander Renee.
For the Hudsons, the idea of an adopted daughter outshining their biological child was simply forbidden—an abomination.
Rocco, keen to defend his daughter, adjusted his tone.
"Catherine is a prodigy. My daughter makes me proud with her many talents. As for Renee, well, her musical abilities have waned over time—nowhere near Catherine's level."
Grace joined in, a tinge of regret in her tone.
"Yeah, Renee only liked to do irrelevant things growing up, no matter how hard we tried to give her the best educat
