Chapter 145

Should Leanne blame her? She wasn’t even sure herself.

If Leanne blamed Mary, she had to acknowledge Mary’s good intentions and desire to shelter and love her.

But if Leanne didn’t blame Mary, maybe Leanne wouldn’t have needed to marry Curtis, compelled by the words of a so-called guru, talking about fate and karmic obstacles.

She had been on the verge of breaking free from the Richardson family, her path with Curtis slowly diverging.

He would’ve continued to be the golden boy, basking in the spotlight, while she, after graduation, would’ve become a humble family doctor, living separate lives in two unrelated worlds.

Over time, the shared childhood under one roof would fade into an insignificant chapter of

their lives.

There might have been a trace of regret. After all, Curtis had dramatically influenced her life, leaving bold marks of love and hate deeply etched into her.

The upside? She wouldn’t have endured this soul-crushing ordeal.

Leanne sat silently for a long time before she dabbed Mary’s tears with a tissue.

said. “It’s all in

you!” Heartbroken, Mary collapsed onto her pillow. “If you won’t punish me, then I guess I’ll just have

fast. An old sinner like me doesn’t deserve the pleasures of good food. Whe Sarah? Don’t cook me any nutritious meals anymore. I’ll eat bread and water. There should be no more fried chicken

her tears. “You’re not punishing yourself

to repent for

her go. “Stay with me a little. longer. With you here,

and she reached to embrace Leanne. “Okay, okay. I won’t leave. I’ll stay with

saw them talking and quietly stepped back, not wanting to

bed, Leanne stepped outside, closing the

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coming in, carrying a bag from

he asked, “Where are

“Work.”

caught her arm. “I brought you lunch. Eat first,

go.”

said, trying

breakfast, missing lunch,

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