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.

she finally said. “It’s

That’s how people take advantage of you!” Heartbroken, Mary collapsed onto her pillow. “If you won’t punish me, then I guess

pleasures of good food. Whe Sarah? Don’t cook me any nutritious meals anymore. I’ll eat bread

punishing yourself but

a pilgrimage to repent for

stay?” Leanne felt a pang of reluctance to let her go. “Stay with me a little. longer. With you here, nobody dares to

Leanne. “Okay, okay. I won’t leave. I’ll stay with

a bowl of fresh fruit, Sarah saw them talking and

finally soothing the temperamental Mary and tucking her into bed, Leanne stepped outside, closing

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coming in, carrying a bag from the diner.

him, and he

“Work.”

Curtis caught her arm. “I brought you lunch.

go.”

not hungry,” Leanne said, trying

lunch, and leaving dinner to

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