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

this happen?” Mariela’s

turned slightly

all of this was just because her mother didn’t want her to become a child without a mother’s love, hoping to have a stepmother

well.

e turned red at the corners, her eyelashes

remained silent as he took her hand, his rough

a table full of dishes.

dish was exactly the same

speak

spoil the mood, so she temporarily forgot about her sorrows and forced a bright smile, praising Julianne’s cooking skills. Julianne exclaimed, “Marie, you don’t know yet, but Mr. Stark

this, Mariela’s eyes, filled with mist, turned towards Lennon. Her voice had a slight