Claude and Martha didn't say a word. That Gloria became a tough nut was a total surprise to them. Neither of them imagined that Gloria would become so strong.
Why didn't they see anything wrong with Gloria over the years? They watched Gloria grow up, but why didn't they see anything of her versatility?
Was it that they never cared whether Gloria was brilliant or not?
After all, Gloria always excelled in school.
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The cemetery.
Gloria was standing in front of her father's grave with mixed feelings. She missed him so much. People standing at a distance could feel the sadness emanating from her.
Gloria looked down at the picture of her father smiling kindly on the gravestone. She drew a breath and whispered, "Dad, it's been a long time. Do you think I'm a terrible daughter?"