Chapter 218

Leanne had only shared what happened on that day with the police and her aunt. It had been ages since she last spoke of it, or even allowed herself to remember.

For a long while, visions of that pitch-dark factory and its lingering stench haunted her nightmares.

Belinda, initially shocked, gradually looked at her with eyes full of sympathy. “I had no idea you went through such a life…”:

“Belinda, I don’t have kids, so maybe I can’t fully grasp how you feel,” Leanne said. “But I know my mom would understand you because she loved me just as much as you love Jada.”

Tears welled up in Belinda’s eyes, and she raised her hand to wipe them away, but Leanne handed her a tissue from her pocket instead.

“You really should kick that habit of rubbing your eyes, especially with your condition. You need to be extra careful about eye hygiene.”

After cleaned her tears, Belinda tried to compose herself, but Leanne continued, “Yesterday, Jada asked me if I’d use my eyes to save my mom if I could. If I had the chance,” she said, “I’d pay any price, not just my eyes. Jada feels the same way.”

These words broke the dam of Belinda’s emotions, and she started sobbing uncontrollably, trying hard not to be too loud for fear of being heard by her child.

But Jada still came out of her room, wiping her mom’s tears with her tiny hands while her

own tears fell.

of a mother and daughter clinging to each other in sorrow.

deep breath, and forced her tears back.

with Belinda, gently patted her

you, Dr. Castillo,” Belinda said

replied. “I haven’t really helped you.”

sense of guilt; her ability to help was so

sought out Dr. Yates, the hospital’s top expert in treating a rare form

“Every day she lives is

Leanne knew all too well the harsh realities of disease. Despite advancements in medical technology, there were still limits to what they could

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Chapter 218

should talk to her mom again. We’re not talking about taking the child’s corneas now, but if the worst happens, her eyes could give her mother a chance to see the world again.” Leanne had already

heart-wrenching.

was there for another reason.

I’ll cover Jada’s treatment costs, whatever it takes.”

surprised by her offer. “Leanne, you’ve been around long enough to know better than to get so personally involved.”

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