Shining Bright After Rebirth

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“Jean, don’t you realize that it was your mom’s company that kept your dad’s business afloat? Now that she’s pulled out all her support, your dad’s company is on the verge of collapse. We can’t afford these luxuries right now.

“You should save up for your future. You’ll need

for your future. You’ll need money when you get married, and your dad has been stressed out over work lately. Let’s just be practical, okay?” Amelie said, her tone clipped.

The moment Jean heard that they couldn’t buy the shoes, her heart sank.

“But these shoes aren’t even that expensive! They’re just a few thousand dollars. Does my dad really not have that much to spare? Is it because my parents are divorced now that you feel free to treat me this way?”

Jean’s eyes bore into Amelie, filled with hurt and confusion. Deep down, she understood everything; she just didn’t want to face it.

Amelie furrowed her brow, a flicker of coldness crossing her gaze as she watched Jean’s disappointment. She knew exactly what the girl was thinking.

Putting on a wounded expression, she said, “Jean, is that what you really think? That my previous kindness was all a facade?”

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Jean’s silence spoke volumes. She looked down, her eyes clouded with sadness. “Amelie, that’s not what I meant. It’s just that your attitude towards me has changed. You used to treat me like your own daughter, indulging me and showering me with love. But today, you’ve made me feel so let down.”

everything clearly, but she hated the strict control her

rather than constant striving. She mused, “We were already wealthy–why

I’d rather enjoy the life I

Mom’s support, I can’t

my studies, but

had the latest fashion

in her mind, fear gripped Jean’s heart. What if Lily really

hardly paid her any

“Jean, it’s not that I care less about you now. We’re just facing tough times,

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words made Jean smile. She mused, “See? I knew I was right. Amelie will always be there

voice broke through her thoughts.

to see her mother approaching, who was seated in

pushed her along, and Diana was momentarily

what a coincidence! I was actually on my

warmly, saying, “I came to buy you a gift to thank you for saving my life. I wasn’t sure what to get, but I thought I’d pick up a few winter coats

need to go to such lengths. I’m a fashion designer, after all. I have

“No, I insist! I really

bit

go to your house and