A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 390

“Mom, how are you feeling?” Vera finally let out a breath of relief as she saw Carla open her eyes.

“What are you doing back here?”

“I came as soon as I got Mae’s call.” Vera tucked the blanket around Carla’s shoulders.

“Are you feeling any pain?” Vera asked again, concern etched in her voice. “A little dizzy,” Carla replied, her words faint and breathless, her whole body weak.

“The doctor said that’s normal. You need to rest for the next couple of

days.”

Carla didn’t answer, her eyes drifting around the room.

“He didn’t come.”

Carla almost looked relieved.

“Mom…” Vera hesitated, her lips pressed together. “Let’s get a divorce.”

Carla blinked, silent, but she understood exactly what Vera meant.

“I’ll take you to the city. Maybe there’s still hope. The doctors here said it’s nerve damage and their technology just isn’t advanced enough. But in the city, there might be a chance.”

unable to move, but she reached out and gently patted

one who’s been holding

rather endure the blows than leave. No matter how many times Vera

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small village.

All of it–for her.

to the city, she’d become a burden. Worse, if Hamlin used searching for his wife and daughter as an excuse, he might find Vera’s address or workplace, and then Vera’s entire life would be ruined by

confine herself to this

Vera.

daughter still had a long road ahead–Vera deserved to be free. Carla had never known freedom herself, but her daughter still had a chance. Trading her own

Carla thought, maybe she could sever the rope tying Vera down. But no matter how far or high her daughter flew, she always ended

and I’ll find you the best doctors. Please, divorce him. Come with me. I can take care

each one striking

sake, but in the -end, she’d

Carla spoke each word

didn’t know what the future would bring, but now that there was hope,

she was ready to start physical

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