Chapter 200

Vanessa sneaked a glance at Gideon, who seemed to not have noticed anything amiss.

With a sigh of relief, she started explaining once more, "Gideon, you have to help my mom! To me, she's no different from the woman who birthed and raised me. I consider her my biological mother. Please, you must help her!"

...

Gideon watched her impassioned plea without interrupting.

Finally, with a hint of regret