Chapter 368

Could she blame Jennifer?

Jennifer, too, was a victim of circumstance, having lost her own beloved daughter. Who could fault her for not wanting to raise someone else’s child?

It seemed like no one was to blame in this situation.

Suddenly, Leanne felt a sense of release.

Regardless, she had grown up well, and that in itself was worth celebrating.

She looked up, shaking her head and replying, “It’s not your fault. You’ve had your share of hardships; you never had any obligation to take me in.”

Jennifer knew she hadn’t given her all to this foster daughter. Initially, it was out of reluctance and resentment, and Leanne, being a sensitive and perceptive child, picked up on the lack of affection. She didn’t throw tantrums or try to curry favor; instead, she quietly retreated into her own little world, never imposing herself where she wasn’t wanted.

As a result, their bond had remained superficial over the years.

Jennifer thought Leanne might hold some resentment, at least a little bitterness, but she was taken aback by her words.

years, Jennifer had bottled up so much, with no one to confide in, and those deep, dark

this child, whom she had never truly

lot.”

Jennifer’s eyes, and she quickly turned her head away, but it was too late-the

composure, wiping her tears with her fingers, and attempted to change the subject, “The chicken

Jennifer cry, Leanne quickly handed her

to handle Jennifer’s tears, Leanne hesitated for a few seconds before gently patting her on the back,

“Don’t cry.”

losing her composure entirely, although she wanted to maintain the dignified demeanor befitting the wife of the chairman of VectorVista Bank and a representative of the

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because it had been so long, it seemed

matters with Maddox and learned that Leanne had returned to the old family home. He had come specifically to pick

other. Upon entering and seeing Jennifer in tears, they both

half-joking, “Did the

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