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!”

while Susan watched her go with a tender smile.

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

kneel outside! Bring her back to me when she’s ready to leave

I faced her. “What right do you

scoffed, “Maybe you should ask yourself what

Indeed, it

landed on me and quickly melted into water. But I refused to kneel! I clenched

door, looking amused. Eventually, she grew irritated, draped herself in a fur coat, and came out. with an umbrella. “Useless. You can’t even handle one

advantage of the bodyguards restraining me and kicked the back of my knee with her high heel. Pain and reflex forced me to my knees!

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

who hadn’t cried even during my divorce, found my face wet with tears, bewildered, “Susan, where did I go

fought with Dorothy. She pressed me hard, and knowing I had no one to

ant. “Your only mistake was being Bryant’s ex–wife. Dorothy sees you as a threat. I know, and I can tell you’re not interested in competing

asked, “So

way? Force you to leave?” Mentioning Dorothy, her eyes softened with motherly warmth, but her gaze remained cold toward me, “Because I’m her

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