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 the

you!” Heartbroken, Mary collapsed onto her pillow. “If you won’t punish me, then

me any nutritious meals anymore. I’ll eat bread and water. There should be no more fried chicken for

tears. “You’re not punishing yourself

a pilgrimage to repent for my sins.”

go. “Stay with me a little. longer. With you here, nobody dares to

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

fruit, Sarah saw them talking and quietly stepped back, not wanting to intrude.

Mary and tucking her into bed, Leanne stepped outside, closing the door

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coming in, carrying a bag

him, and he asked, “Where are you off to?”

“Work.”

caught her arm. “I brought you lunch. Eat

go.”

Leanne said, trying

Curtis held firm. “Skipping breakfast, missing lunch, and leaving dinner to chance? Are

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