Kelly was worried at first that her strong attitude would annoy Bertha Swift, but surprisingly, Bertha said she was really nice. This made Kelly feel a bit uneasy, and her tone softened, "As long as you know I'm doing this for your good, Bertha."
If possible, Kelly also didn't want to offend Bertha Swift. Bertha was her artist now, and they relied on each other. She didn't want her artist to repeat past mistakes because of a man, ruining not only her stardom but her life.
"I know." Bertha Swift guessed the reason behind Kelly's aggressive stance concerning her relationship, especially after seeing the bit of dampness in Kelly's eyes after she spoke. That brought a smile to Bertha's lips when she thought of Adam Piers, who got defeated over the phone.
Taking advantage of the situation, Kelly pressed on, "So, have you thought about the breakup?"
