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!”

Susan watched her go with a tender

of sight, Susan slowly turned her gaze to me, looking at me as if I was something filthy.

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

do

scoffed, “Maybe you should ask yourself

it was a foolish question.

outside, where snowflakes landed on me and quickly melted into water. But I refused to kneel!

Eventually, she grew irritated, draped herself in a

back of my knee with her

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

found my face

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

to ask, then you didn’t do anything wrong,” Susan looked down at me like I was an ant. “Your only mistake was being Bryant’s ex–wife. Dorothy sees you as a threat. I know, and I can tell you’re

“So

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