Mrs. Franklin held Mia's hand tightly and let out a soft sigh. "To be honest, Mia, Mom has always hoped that you and William could have a happy ending, but William is so stubborn, so fixated on things, he..."
Mia spoke gently, "Mom, I know all of this... You can't force feelings."
Mrs. Franklin patted the back of her hand affectionately. "Good child, Mom hopes you won't blame William. Sometimes, feelings are beyond our control..."
Mia told Mrs. Franklin honestly, "Mom, I've never blamed him... I discussed the divorce with William very calmly."
"Mom has something else to say, and I hope you won't be angry."
"I won't be angry. Go ahead."
Mrs. Franklin sighed again, seeming a bit guilty as she looked down at Mia's hand. "Mom knows that you and William made this decision to divorce after careful consideration. Mom can't interfere in the affairs of young people, but to be honest, Mom also feels that you and William aren't suited for each other..."
