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Maria felt like crying even more after hearing what she said. In confusion, she stared at her grandmother questioningly.
Nerissa immediately looked down at her granddaughter and comforted her. "The most difficult thing for a woman is definitely childbirth. It was even more difficult for your Mommy since she was single. So, it really required a lot of endurance on her part. It's fine if you don't understand it now. You can be forgiven for your lack of understanding, but you shouldn't hold a grudge against her. Once you grow older, you'll eventually understand how difficult it must have been for her."
"It’s just that you and your Daddy don't seem to be very capable. If you guys were capable, then you would have been able to come back with your Mommy. I mean, your family can't just remain separated like that."