"Don't overdo it, Elle! Tommy has spoiled you so much and followed all your wishes, but you can't make him happy by giving birth to a perfect child, so try to know your place!"
Elle's hands were clenched tightly at her sides, her knuckles turning white from how hard she clenched them. Laurie squeezed her shoulders, so that she wouldn't explode in emotion.
"You can criticize me, but don't ever call my daughter bad names, Millie!" Elle said. "She's your flesh and blood too!"
"Tsk! Come on, don't talk too much, Elle. I just ask you to reduce your demands on my son. He and Laurie are getting back together and that means he also needs to build a better image in front of that woman. He needs money to do that, so don't be greedy!"
"Is that any of my business?" Elle sneered. "Besides, Lau
