Rejected No More: I Am Way Out Of Your League, Darling!

Chapter 985:

“Must you keep holding this over my head? I’m your mother, whether you like it or not. I’ve already admitted I was wrong. What else do you want from me? No matter what happens, you’re still my daughter. You can fight it all you want, but you’ll never break free. Just like Daniela, you’re bound to this fate forever.”

The sky overhead loomed heavy with dark clouds, casting a dull gray over everything.

The rain poured without mercy.

Nina stood under the eaves, her gaze fixed on the downpour.

Daniela had been trapped in the night her mother died.

Nina had been trapped in a childhood devoid of warmth, forever yearning for love that never came.

to Daniela, carrying a thermos of

always like this,” she said, offering the container.

into a faint smile. “Aunt Elyse, what an unexpected visit.

grip tightened around the thermos.

children of your own, you’ll understand. No matter how much a mother tries, she can never meet every child’s expectations. There’s always one who feels slighted. That’s how Nina sees it now. Of course, I know it’s my fault. I don’t blame her for being upset. But a mother and daughter shouldn’t let resentment fester. Once that happens, there’s no turning back. Don’t

amusement flickering in her eyes. A small,

tone. “Your mother was fortunate to have a daughter like

rest

remained silent. She knew Elyse was working her

I grow old? And what about the villa your mother purchased? You mentioned that if Natalie were to marry, you’d gift it to us as a wedding present, didn’t you? I’ve always told my daughters how big-hearted you

rehearsed

behind bars, she needed to secure something tangible from Daniela. Without it, her later years loomed