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Chapter 37 Convinced

Leah’s voice, raw and strained, carried her anguish as tears streamed down her face.

Finished

Willard, whose anger had burned fiercely just moment earlier, felt it begin to fade. Her sorrow, so stark and genuine, chipped away at his fury, though the memory of the reporters lingered bitterly.

Their merciless questions and the shame he had endured that day clung to him, leaving a weight he couldn’t ignore.

Leah’s gaze flicked toward Bennett. Their eyes met briefly, and a silent understanding passed between

them.

The faint overhead light cast soft shadows, making Lear’s pallor seem even more pronounced. Her sobs slowed, each breath uneven as she fought to regain control.

Then, with a quiet resolve, she brushed the blanket aside.

Olympia’s hand shot out to steady her. “Leah?”

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Leah rose carefully, her movements deliberate and measured. She stepped forward, her frame small but determined, and bowed deeply before Willard and Olympia.

“Dad, Mom,” she began, her voice steady despite the tears still streaking her cheeks. “What happened today was my fault. I made this mess, and I deserve whatever comes my way. But I won’t let the Nelsons pay the price for my mistakes.”

Straightening, she turned to Milo, who had been standing silently near the door. “Milo, are there reporters still outside?”

blinked before nodding. “Yes, a

a faint, sorrowful smile playing on her lips. The light above her seemed

everything. I’ll let them know I’m not the Nelsons‘ real daughter, that I don’t belong here. If the truth comes from me, they’ll stop

words were calm, almost detached, as though she had already

blame,”

protect the family. That’s all that matters.”

to cover her mouth. Tears welled in her eyes as she stepped closer. “Leah, how could you even think of

forced, a fragile attempt to comfort her mother. She reached out,

before, and I’ve faced the consequences. This isn’t anything new for me. As

thick with emotion. “Leah, why didn’t you tell us

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voice low

family’s love, the attention she deserved.

like she didn’t want me to notice. But her work was incredible. She’s so talented. I thought, maybe, I could help her. Maybe I could do

choice. I thought if they were accepted, she’d be happy. I never imagined she’d leave so suddenly. And

voice faltered, thick with regret.

carried the weight of her guilt, her sorrow, and the heavy consequences of her

each word carried an unbearable weight. “I wanted Mom and Dad to know the designs

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faltered, the word caught in her throat.

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