Chapter 144



"Based on my research, Ann might not have had much money, but she treated her daughter like gold. She even managed to send you to one of those fancy private schools," he said.

Lisa had indeed attended one of Eldridge City's elite schools. It was there that she first heard the title "King of Eldridge." Connor had no idea that she had seen him back in high school and had fallen for him the moment she laid eyes on him.

Lisa was momentarily speechless. Unease gnawed at her. No one but Ann knew what really happened that night, and Ann would never spill the beans because she felt too guilty.

Lisa hadn't testified in court because she didn't want anyone to know she was raised by a killer. Plus, she hoped Ann would stay locked up forever, which would mean Lisa wouldn't have to worry anymore.

she kept denying it, she'd only paint herself

didn't want to testify, but my foster mother wouldn't let me. She said she had done so many wrong things in her life and wanted to spend the rest of it in prison to make up for it. I tried to change her mind so many times, but in the end, I had to

was terrified and panicked. She was really good to me. She didn't want me to get

her well-being. I've always hoped she could get out early, but she thinks her sins are too heavy for her to deserve

foster mother was the one who protected me. She truly cared

good to her even spoiled her. Their family was poor, but Ann did everything she could to meet Lisa's needs, even if it meant

owed her that much. Ann had switched her with another baby at birth, leaving Lisa to grow up in poverty instead of in the

Lisa was trying to remember every little thing Ann had done for her, just to make her tears seem

almost thought you were trying to distance yourself from your foster mother to save your

the feud between my mother and my foster mother. My foster mother

would be willing

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