Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 281

The crowd around couldn't believe their ears. "Good grief, is that even real?" someone exclaimed.

"Such a woman shouldn't be a mother. She deserves to face the music right now," another added, disgust dripping from their words.

In no time, people spat at her and hurled eggs, leaving Miranda in a pitiful state. She yelled at the top of her lungs, "She's my daughter! What I do with her is my business. You have no right to judge me!" "Shameless!" someone shot back. "Just because she's your flesh and blood doesn't mean she's your property. You can't control her life like that."

"Must be rough having you as a mom," another chimed in.

Overwhelmed by the onslaught of insults, Miranda's bravado faltered. Her thick skin finally cracked, and she realized she had to swallow her pride and beg Lizzy for forgiveness.

However, when she tried to find Lizzy, she realized that Lizzy had vanished.

Panic surged through her. Without Lizzy, how would she get home? The thought of living as a beggar forever was unbearable.

nasty as autumn began to bow out to winter. Miranda had left the house dressed too lightly, and now the biting wind and cold drizzle seeped into her bones, making

detachment. When someone showed a hint of compassion and offered her food, others quickly intervened. "Don't give her anything. She doesn't deserve it."

that, the would-be helper pulled back their offerings, tossing them to a nearby stray dog instead. "She's not worth an ounce of

felt like a zoo animal on

the day waned and evening settled in, a flicker of hope sparked within

nightmare was far from

the overpass thinned out, and the beggars began their nightly routines, turning the lively scene eerily silent. Miranda scanned her surroundings, desperate for salvation. However, redemption wasn't coming, and only trouble lay

of

asked these

disbelief, "Do you even know who we

of them whipped out a shiny dagger, pressing its sharp edge against her face. "I've had my eye on

the knife, Miranda

fear. "You want

daughter has no shortage of cash; just help me contact