Chapter 25 Chapter 25 Teresa did not drive the car directly to Sullivan Mansion but chose to park it outside the neighborhood . She had a personal reason for this ; she thought that in the last few hundred meters , she could walk alone with her daughter . Even if they didn't speak , at least it would fulfill her wish . After today , who knows when they will next walk together again . Perhaps , in this lifetime , they may never walk side by side like this again . As these thoughts crossed Teresa's mind , tears began to gather in her eyes . But the stretch of road that usually felt so long seemed to pass unusually quickly tonight . It was as if , in less than ten minutes , they had reached their destination . A few people were standing at the gate of the Sullivan Mansion . Teresa looked over and saw Linda , Yvonne , and Howard . " Howard , look , it's Teresa . She brought Yolanda here ! " Linda said happily , her voice carrying a tinge of excitement as she spoke from a distance . Teresa felt a pang in her heart but could only force herself to suppress her emotions . Before they even got close , the whole family came rushing out to greet them . " Yolanda , come here , give Grandpa a hug , " Howard extended his arms , his face full of kindness and anticipation . However , to Yolanda , this was a stranger's face . She did not like him and shrank behind Teresa . Howard could tell Yolanda was scared. His eyes showed a clear sense of disappointment , but he still smiled and said , " No hugs then . Grandpa has prepared lots of delicious food for you . Come , let Grandpa show you . " Linda also pulled back her hand , which was just about to reach Yolanda's arm . The smile on her face froze , but she still managed to keep smiling . Yvonne didn't move forward but instead cast a complicated glance at Teresa . When their eyes met , Yvonne saw the helplessness and sorrow in Teresa's eyes . As a mother herself , how could she not sense Yolanda's rejection ? Yolanda didn't move , so Teresa pulled her out from behind her . " Yolanda , this is Grandpa , this is Grandma , and this is Aunt . Say hello . " Teresa introduced the family one by one to Yolanda , pointing to each person in front of her . Yolanda snuggled close to Teresa , frowning as she looked at the two unfamiliar middle - aged people . She pouted but didn't utter a word . She had seen Yvonne before and knew she was Aunt , but that day , when Monica had yelled at her , she didn't want to call her Aunt anymore " Yolanda , say something ! " Teresa became slightly annoyed when Yolanda remained silent for too long . When Yolanda heard her mother's stern tone , she immediately burst into tears , crying out , " Mom's mad at me . I want to call Dad Seeing the child cry , buth Howard and Linda felt heartbroken " Teresa , she's just a little child Why are you so harsh on her ? Linda stepped forward , reproaching [ Teresa . Howard gave Defesa a glance . Though he didn't speak , his eyes were filled with complex emotions - part pity , part anger . bering that both of them were on tuer side . Yolanda felt a bus of pride . It eased her see her mother Love Jus If staying bene could make her mother wihappy de would be more than willing to do a P P Chapter 25 So , she reached out and took Linda's hand . " Grandma , I want to eat lychees ." Hearing " Grandma , " Linda's heart melted . She bent down and picked Yolanda up , saying , " Alright , Grandma will take you to get some . " She walked towards the Sullivan Mansion , but out of sight , Linda's eyes quietly reddened . Yolanda rested her head on Linda's shoulder and looked back at Teresa , still standing in place , frozen . A proud smile spread across her face . Back at the Sullivan Mansion , the dining table had been set , with Theodore and Monica already seated . The spread of delicious food made Monica's mouth water , but since Grandpa and Grandma hadn't arrived yet , she refrained from even sneaking a bite . Monica thought good food should be shared with everyone . And her mother had told her that the annoying little sister would be visiting . No matter how much she disliked Yolanda , she had to show respect for the guest . " Monica , your sister's here . Come greet her , " Linda said , placing Yolanda beside Monica . Monica felt disgruntled , but she still managed to suppress her feelings and said , " Sister . " Yolanda turned to look at her and muttered , " Ugly fatty " Monica heard it clearly . Gritting her teeth , she replied , " Spoiled brat ." Just then , Howard entered and saw his two granddaughters whispering to each other . He assumed they were getting along well , and a smile spread across his face . But only Teresa and Yvonne knew the two girls weren't getting along . As they sat down , Teresa didn't have the chance to sit next to Yolanda . Instead , Monica pulled her to sit beside her , with Yolanda next to Monica and Linda on the other side . Theodore sat with a cold expression . He didn't speak , but Teresa knew him well enough . The fact that he stayed at the table and waited for them proved that he was concerned about her . He just didn't like showing it on his face . At dinner , Linda picked up a shrimp and said , " Yolanda , try this river shrimp ." Yolanda stared at the shrimp in her bowl and wrinkled her little nose in disdain . " Grandma , don't you use serving chopsticks to pick up food ? " Linda was momentarily stunned , then awkwardly smiled and took Yolanda's bowl , replacing it with a clean one . " Okay , Grandma will use serving chopsticks . " Monica clenched her small fist on the table upon hearing Yolanda's criticism , She was about to burst out , but Teresa gently held her hand and whispered , " Monica , just eat " Monica looked into her aunt's tear - filled eyes . She felt terrible but obeyed without a word With Yolanda around , the meal was anything but pleasant . Even though Theodore was unhappy with his niece , he didn't express it . Howard and Linda kept their heads lowered , silent . Only Yvonne kept encouraging Yolanda to eat more . Yolanda , used to being spuddled continued picking at everything Grandma , dons you eat caviar ? It's up fresh " " And das & rimp is really dirty i quately has parasites " 23 P P . Chapter 25 " These lychees aren't fresh . They're too sweet , like injected with sugar water . " " This meat is so tough . It's like chewing on a stone ." Yolanda kept going , and Linda grew silent , her head lowered as tears started to fall . When Howard saw her cry , he was about to speak , but Monica stood up abruptly . Before she could say anything , Teresa also stood up . She couldn't take it anymore . She walked behind Yolanda , and lifted her off the chair . " If you're not hungry , I'll take you upstairs . " Her tone was stern , even harsh . Yolanda resisted , but Teresa didn't let go . She forcibly carried her upstairs . " Bad Mommy , I'm going to tell Daddy you hit me , bullied me , and won't let me eat ! I'll tell him to get rid of you ! " Yolanda yelled . Teresa hurried upstairs , slamming the bedroom door shut behind them . Downstairs , the faint sound of Teresa's scolding could be heard . " Yolanda , is this how I taught you to talk to elders ? Do you think you can do whatever you want just because I don't discipline you ? " In the living room , Linda's quiet sobs gradually grew louder . Monica came to her grandmother's side , hugging her and comforting her . " Grandma , don't be sad . Monica doesn't think you're bad . You're the best grandma , and Monica loves you the most ." As she spoke , she wiped away Linda's tears . Linda's heart ached even more , and her tears fell faster . Meanwhile , Theodore slammed his chopsticks on the table and stood up , looking like he was about to march upstairs to teach Yolanda a lesson . Yvonne , sensing the fire building inside him , grabbed his arm and looked up at him . " Enough , Teresa knows how to handle this herself . She has it under control . " O