She turned toward Mu Ning and tugged on her clothes. "Mother, I keep feeling as if she's struggling with something."
Gwen's expression became complicated.
"And I do think she's trying to snatch things away from me. I've sensed it for a long time, but I wasn't scared."
She lowered her head.
"I even wanted to share things with her because she looked as if she had nothing in this world that she could call her own."
Mu Ning narrowed her eyes. "Why do you think that?"
Gwen pouted.
"Her father married someone else, and he dotes on that woman's daughter. He even ignores Sun Yu. She's constantly being mistreated."
Gwen lowered her gaze. "I felt sorry for her."
Mu Ning nodded. "It's good to feel pity for those who deserve it."
She paused. "But have you ever considered that this girl might eventually take your place completely?"
Gwen froze.
"What if she snatches everything away from you?"
Mu Ning looked at her seriously.
