Regret Came Too Late

Chapter 178

---- Chapter 178 Grace arched an eyebrow, realizing Maria was just another person Alice had deceived. After Maria finished speaking, she sank back into her seat, her voice trembling. "Alice was always such a shy girl. When she lived with us, we cared for her, especially Taylor. But for reasons we never understood, the other girls never liked her.

So we did everything we could to protect and keep her happy." Tears began to fall as she continued, "Taylor might not have been the sharpest , but he was kind and pure -hearted . He'd fight anyone to protect Alice, often coming home bruised and battered. Six years ago, he was injured protecting her and fell unconscious. Alice blamed herself and said she would take on multiple jobs to make things right. "Then, somehow, the Lamberts took her in.

At first, we were so relieved for her, but things soon fell apart. My husband , Randy, got caught up in it all and was sentenced to 20 years. I begged the Lamberts for help, but they turned their backs on us. They wouldn't even let Alice see us. "She snuck out a few times and gave me 20 thousand dollars. She cried, saying there was nothing more she could do for us. She was barely twenty -how could I place all that burden on her?

five years, I've been barely surviving. Later, I found out ---- Taylor had been brought to this hospital, and I've come by to see him several times." Her hands were rough, calloused, and covered in scars. "I don't know who brought Taylor here, so I've

why I've been hiding. I was afraid you'd stop helping Taylor if you saw me. But I'm out of options. Randy's been locked up for five years now. He says it's unbearable. He's constantly beaten and doesn't know how

see my husband one last time. He's barely hanging on. She begged, "He had nothing to do with that incident. He only passed by the crime scene and called the police.

to her feet. "Ms. ---- Vickham, do you really see Alice as an innocent, naive girl Maria's eyes reddened as she covered her face. "She is a good kid. She gave me 20 thousand dollars to get

"Don't you think it all lines up a little too perfectly? The Lamberts had just taken Alice in, and right after that, someone set up your husband. And just like that, they cut ties with your family. But if

for what happened. Eventually , Alice couldn't just walk away, and the other socialites would make fun of her for still being connected to you. "'So, instead of dragging things out, she had to ensure the Lamberts severed ties first. That way, she could live freely , enjoying life as their cherished daughter." Maria's face drained of