Chapter 125



Linda mentioned the baby growing in her belly and Lucas' expression finally softened. His eyes drifted to Linda's slightly rounded stomach. "You fell twice today. Are you okay?"

Linda was still half-lying on the ground, one hand clutching her stomach. "Luca, my stomach hurts a bit."

Lucas hurriedly helped her up. Then, Linda settled into the passenger seat of the car.

Lucas still looked upset. He seemed to be holding back his emotions. "Linda, all these years, I thought I knew you inside out, but today, I realize how much of a stranger you are to me. Was your gentleness, kindness, and innocence all just a facade?"

"Linda, you feel so unfamiliar now."

tears streaming down her cheeks. Anyone who saw her pitiful appearance

Linda took the tissue, gave Lucas a cautious glance,

up in Misty Alley. If

was on the very edge of Riverbrook, a slum filled with violence, bloodshed, and all sorts

Linda's past but had never dug into

can remember, my mom tortured both me and my dad. I didn't have my own room. My clothes, shoes, and even my school bag were all picked from the trash.

into that tragic realm

snuck into a boutique to buy a dress. It was white, with white lace around the

wearing the new white dress. She insisted I had stolen money to buy

me to the big tree in the yard, cut the white dress into rags right in front of me, and then burned it. Then she took a belt and lashed me

was in the afternoon,

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255