Frederic Bessemer was taken aback, seemingly not expecting Gemma Bessemer to suddenly bring up this topic. But as she spoke, his memories began to drift back, and his expression became distant."Your mother?"He responded slowly, then after a long pause, continued, "Actually, I didn't know your mother very well. We only met a few times briefly, but she was an excellent woman."His words were sincere, not just empty flattery or appeasement. Gemma Bessemer blinked, noticing the hint of tenderness in her father's eyes as he spoke, though it quickly vanished.In her memory, "mother" referred to Xia Ruyi, even though that woman wasn't her biological mother. During the 16 years she spent with the Yan family, Xia Ruyi had genuinely loved and cared for her, there was no doubt about that. As for her biological mother... Gemma Bessemer searched her memory, but found nothing. It felt so unfamiliar, like talking about a stranger. A sudden sadness washed over her. If not for the encounter with
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