Nova was slouched in her chair, completely at a loss as Ava went off on her. It was the first time she had no comeback.

Ava then turned her sharp gaze to Ivy, who was standing nearby. "Tristan's daughter is unscathed, yet Cleo is the one who gets hurt? Wow, Nova, Mother of the Year, huh? Is this how you look after your daughter? Or have you been out of the picture so long you've forgotten how to be a mom?"

When Cleo saw Ava, she immediately reached out, "Auntie, Auntie, ...