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.

the biting wind and cold drizzle seeped into her bones, making her

someone showed a hint of compassion and offered her food, others quickly intervened. "Don't give her anything. She doesn't deserve it." "She's a real piece of work for abusing her

helper pulled back their offerings, tossing them to a nearby stray dog instead. "She's not worth an

face flushed with shame; she felt like a zoo animal on display, exposed for all to

day waned and evening settled in, a flicker of hope sparked within her: Maybe Nathalie would come

nightmare was far from

the overpass thinned out, and the beggars began their nightly routines, turning the lively scene

of sleazy men,

to Miranda. Completely oblivious to the danger lurking, she naively asked these men for help, "Can you

know who

out a shiny dagger, pressing its sharp edge against her face. "I've had my eye on you all day. Someone as rotten as

the knife,

fear.

me go, and I promise you'll get plenty. My daughter has no shortage of cash; just help me contact her... I'll have