Chapter 175



She was on her knees, looking every bit the picture of remorse. Tears had been welling up in her eyes for a while, making her seem utterly pitiful. Chloe remained unfazed, lounging back with her legs crossed. "You're always kneeling. This habit of yours is really tough to break, huh?"

She leaned in, grabbing Linda's chin. "But this little trick of yours? It doesn't work on me anymore."

As Chloe's grip tightened, Linda winced in pain, tears streaming down her face. Only then did Chloe let go.

Through her sobs, Linda pleaded, "Chloe, you were born into a world of wealth and privilege. Everything came easily to you. But I was born into a nightmare. My mother abused me so much that even dreaming of a new dress was like reaching for the stars. Do you have any idea what it's like to live in such misery?"

"I admit, taking Lucas from you was wrong. But he was the only thing in my barren life that I could hold onto. I had to grab onto him with everything I had. I was terrified of going back to that hellish place, of being poor again.

With your background, you can easily find someone equally matched and outstanding. But for

how suffocating it was from childhood into my teenage years.

her look like a rain-drenched flower. In the past, Chloe might've been swayed by her sob story. But now, she was indifferent. Chloe said, "If you loved Lucas, you could have

to you. If I didn't use those tricks, Lucas

decided to persecute me and ruin my

cold and sharp. Linda froze, her tear-filled eyes staring at Chloe. For a moment, emotions churned beneath her

this moment.

you talking about? I

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Lucas. But I never

beans to Chloe today after their unexpected

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