Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 678

Who among the young and restless hasn't had their fair share of wild days?

But there's a fine line between having fun and losing yourself in it.

There were things Kathleen couldn't outright say, especially when there was no solid proof to back them up. So, she chose her words carefully, hinting with a touch of concern:

"In matters of the heart and the opposite sex, you should tread a bit more carefully. Don't let your confidence blind you to the feelings of others. You don't want to end up with more scars than you can handle."

Corley, confused, replied, "Mom, what are you trying to say?"

Kathleen didn't want to dwell on it any longer and quickly changed the subject: "A few days ago, I spoke with Dr. Corbett. He mentioned that your grandmother's eyesight and overall health have shown significant improvement. It's time we plan a visit."

Dr. Corbett was the esteemed ophthalmologist at Sullivan Medical Center and had been treating Geneva for years.

had made it clear to the hospital staff that she wanted to be informed the

But now that the doctor has confirmed her health is on the mend, what reason do you have to stop

to disturb her..." "What harm could possibly come from seeing her own daughter?" Despite Corley's careful choice of words, Kathleen exploded, "I'm her daughter, her only daughter! After all

"Mom-"

not just her

it's her heart

ooo! Who has been

and thin? Who has always looked after her And her?!" Kathleen's voice was laced with bitterness and anger, "She's still

person is gone! Reduced to dust and

seemed to shatter Kathleen's composure,

reckless. Every mention of Aberdeen seemed to strip away her mother's poise and

increasingly agitated, stood up and began pacing the living. room, muttering under her breath, "Have I not done enough? Why, after all these years, can't they forgive me? Was Aberdeen really that perfect? Spoiled and petulant, what does she have that I lack? Is it just

one? Then why did they take me in? Why offer me