As she spoke, she gently gestured for her daughter to say a few words as well. In front of the media, no matter how much one loathed another person, it couldn't be shown. The Vaughn Group's image was of the utmost importance.
Sandra Vaughn, of course, understood. She immediately smiled and began speaking calmly into the microphone. "Everyone has moments of youthful impulsiveness. When we're young, we always want to erase that part of our past, to pretend it never happened. It's only when we get older that we understand that acceptance is the key to a more comfortable life. Stella, welcome home… From now on, Mom will take good care of you. All these years, I failed to look after you properly. Please, don't hold it against your mother…"
This was the first time she had ever opened her arms to Stella, her face holding a gentle smile tinged with apology.
