Chapter 1170:

Just then, Kenia seemed to have thought of something, and a mocking smile appeared on her face. “I used to believe a parent’s love was the purest, most selfless thing in the world. You’ve proven how foolishly wrong I was—how arrogant of me to assume that.”

“Mom!” Holley’s voice cracked, shame washing over her like a tide.

Kenia didn’t soften. “From here on, don’t concern yourself with me. Once I’m out of here, I’ll be living with Belinda. I won’t be going back to your place.”

Panic seized Holley instantly. “Mom! What are you talking about? My place is your place! You’re my mother—I’m the one who should be looking after you!”

After all, Belinda wasn’t her real daughter, but Kenia was indeed her mother! How could she abandon her own mother?

Kenia’s expression remained cold and unmoved. “No need for that. What if someone finds leverage over you again and convinces you to sell me out? I’m too old to survive that kind of blow.” Her words cut deep.

unable to muster a counterargument. It was as if her chest had tightened, suffocating her, while her heart

welled in

tired now,” Kenia said curtly, unwilling to entertain more pleas or even look at Holley. She

her heart in agony. At that moment, a fierce resentment toward

all

spiraled to this point. Anger and

would never betray her,

every

reveal to Kenia that Belinda

could only bottle up her

noon, when Belinda came to see Kenia, Kenia wasted

aren’t fully healed yet—how can you even think

that are still mending, and those are bones—they

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