First Love's Return, Heiress Strikes Back

Chapter 108

Manu

To be fair, Haleigh was treated well after she got married, even better than when she was her aunt. She was provided with the best in terms of food, clothing, and expenses. However, she could never like Haleigh again.

With this in mind. Mariela asked softly, “Julianne, do you know Haleigh?

Julianne pondered for a moment,“Is it the girl who has a good relationship with your mother? I know her, she used to come to our house often before your mother got married. She was your mother’s college classmate, and they had a very good relationship.” Mariela’s face darkened slightly, “She was my stepmother now,”

Julianne paused, as if recalling something.

A moment later, she said, “I remember before your mother left, Haleigh came to the hospital to see her several times. One time when I went to the hospital to visit your mother, I overheard her saying that after she’s gone, she hopes Haleigh can take care of you. She said she didn’t want you to become a child without a mother’s love. Your fader was also there at the time, and your mother said if your father were to remarry, could only marry Haleigh. She didn’t trust anyone else.”

she felt

dull pain in

her

he

heart.

“How could

Mariela’s

turned slightly pale,

her mother didn’t want her to become a child without a mother’s

well.

corners, her eyelashes trembled lightly, and

hand,

Julianne cooked a table full

the dish was exactly the same as Emily used to make.

speak anymore.

Julianne exclaimed, “Marie, you don’t know yet, but Mr. Stark used to come to my place many times before and he would always follow me into the kitchen to watch me cook.”

turned towards Lennon. Her voice had a slight nasal tone as she asked, “Why did you come here to learn cooking?