Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 319

Dorothy’s face stiffened, and with a snort, she declared, “So what if I cut it myself?”

Hearing that, I lost interest in arguing further and turned to Susan, “Susan, can I leave now?”

I thought she was defending her daughter. But with everything laid bare, it was clear it had nothing to do with me.

Unexpectedly, Susan affectionately pinched Dorothy’s cheek. “Have you lost your mind? Sacrificing your reputation to slander her?”

Dorothy pouted, whining, “Mom, I’m sorry. She’s as stubborn as they come. I had no other choice but to resort to this:

“It’s okay.” Susan spoke lovingly, “Go upstairs, honey. I will handle it.”

Her tone was gentle, devoid of any blame. Probably, she was the most indulgent mother in the world.

Dorothy beamed with joy. “Mom, thank you, you’re the best!”

she bounded up the stairs while Susan watched her go with a tender

me, looking at me as if I was something filthy.

ordered, “Make her kneel outside! Bring her back to me when

right do you have to

Susan scoffed, “Maybe you should ask yourself what ‘right‘ means.”

Indeed, it was a foolish question.

and quickly melted into water. But I refused to kneel!

grew irritated, draped herself in a fur

of the bodyguards restraining me and kicked the back of my knee with her high heel. Pain and

cold snow instantly soaked through to my kneecaps. It was cold and painful.

cried even during my divorce, found my face

with Dorothy. She pressed me hard, and knowing I had

at me like I was an ant. “Your only mistake was being Bryant’s ex–wife. Dorothy sees you

“So

would I treat you this way? Force you to leave?” Mentioning Dorothy, her eyes softened with motherly warmth, but her gaze remained cold toward me, “Because I’m her mother, the only person who