She was extremely fond of Xia Shi, perceiving her as beautiful, elegant, and graceful, a woman of noble birth who was by far a better match for Jun Mochan than Ye Ranran.
Even after the incident occurred, she still felt it was a pity.
Now, having compared her with Ye Ranran, Madam Huo deeply realized how superficial her judgment had been.
If Ye Ranran weren't extraordinary in some way, how could Jun Mochan have fallen in love with her? If she had no desirable qualities, why would Jun Mochan find her indispensable?
"Because you call me 'mom' at the very least, I consider you half a daughter. How could I, in good conscience, leave my own daughter standing outside the door?" Madam Huo spoke very slowly.
It's a pity that good intentions can't always be understood, nor can kindness necessarily be met with kindness in return.
Hearts are separated by a mere layer of skin; even if made explicit, some people still won't believe it, let alone when unspoken.