Wren was left wordless.

She said coldly after a long silence, "Anyway, if you still hang out with her, I'll create a scene at Prospectus Technology until you—"

She hadn't finished before Gabriel interrupted her rudely, "If you make a scene, I'll resign from the job and leave the country immediately, and we will never see each other again."

Wren staggered and stepped back a few paces to steady herself.

"Gabriel, in your heart, is there anyone who has no blood relation to you more precious than me?" she asked.

"Mom, you're pushing me. I'm an adult now. I hope you can let me choose for my own life," Gabriel...