Chapter 279

Alex’s red eyes overflowed with tears as he looked at Aaron. Aaron replied, “Mom, I will do as you say.”

Joanna then pulled Ellie closer. “Ellie, gather your things; it to go home.”

is time for us

Ellie held back her tears, her eyes red as she nodded emphatically. “Mom, I will do as you say.”

Ellie walked toward the stairs. Her good intentions in saving a life led to her dad’s loss of a leg and Harold’s life becoming one of suffering until the end.

long years, she had secretly loved the very person she saved, giving up her dreams of motherhood for a life that had cruelly twisted her

didn’t know how to face her father’s death or live with what had happened. The weight of

his heart was about to break. He stepped forward and grabbed her

face. She pulled her hand free and headed up the stairs.

“She’s been with your family for many years. You had plenty of chances to keep her

well. Whether it was Ellie’s struggle to have children or Harold’s lost leg leading their family to hardship, they couldn’t hold the moral high ground

by Alex. Though Alex was not the direct cause, he was far from innocent. Joanna

deep harm to

struggles; Alex’s actions repeatedly hurt her, even making fun of his own

Ellie upstairs packing her things, silence fell over the living room. The heavy stillness made the large room feel stifling. Only the sound of Nancy’s

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