CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

Alice got nothing in return. She took the rap but didn't receive the money that was meant to pay off her family's debt.

The culprit didn't honor their deal and her heartbroken mother had to seek help everywhere in a wheelchair.

Even her younger brother was bullied by other kids in school because of what happened.

She finally understood that she had been wrong in every possible way.

“I'm sorry, Mom. I'm so sorry.” Alice rested her head on her mother's lap and wept due to sadness and guilt.

Although Lucinda was upset, she understood Alice did it to pay off the family's debt.

Therefore, she wouldn't give up on her daughter, no matter how pissed off she was.

Otherwise, Lucinda didn't have to look for ways to bring her out of prison.

Natalie continued to lean against the car and watched them hugging. She didn't go up to disturb them, for she knew that they missed one another after half a year.

After a long time, Lucinda thought of Natalie. She patted Alice's shoulder, gesturing for her to stop crying and stand up.

sniffed, wiped away her

her hand and said, “Alice, come with

Alice murmured a response.

coming up to Natalie, Lucinda gently pushed Alice to the front and said, “Alice, you must thank Mrs.

Mrs. Thompson. I shouldn't have taken responsibility for someone's crime. I'm so sorry for my mistake. Also, thank you for not giving up on me and rescuing me by arresting Jacqueline. I owe

the prison guards that Jacqueline

probably had to stay

help her up. “Take good care of Mrs. Brown since you're out of prison. Don't do something silly ever again. I wonder why you would take responsibility for someone

reddened with embarrassment as she felt guilty for what

hair, Alice nodded earnestly and promised Natalie. “Mrs. Thompson, rest assured that I know what I should do. After this lesson, I won't be as naive and trust others easily. From now on, I'll take care of my mom, help

Natalie nodded in relief. After checking the time on her watch, she said, “It's getting late. Let me drive you home. I have some work matters to

Mrs. Thompson.” Lucinda

Natalie and Alice helped Lucinda get in the car. Then, they left the prison in Natalie's

chatted with

didn't hide it from her,

satisfied, as though she had had