Chapter 1256

Evelyn gazed at Thalassa with sorrow etched deep in her eyes. Thalassa, I got the sack today,” she said, her voice tinged with despair. The boss said I was too clumsy, that I couldn’t even clean properly. Am I just useless? I can’t seem to do anything right.”

For a while, Evelyn had worked as a janitor, grappling with the bitterness and the hard graft of the job. It was only now that she truly understood the struggle of working out in the world. Even in a job as seemingly simple as cleaning, there was isolation and reprimand.

She felt a newfound empathy for Thalassa and the hardships she had faced while working away from home. Every day Thalassa came home exhausted, and there she was adding to her daughter’s burden with scolding words and undue pressure. It was truly improper.

Thalassa’s heart was already heavy, and Evelyn’s confession only tightened its grip. A warmth spread in her eyes as she wrapped her arms around Evelyn’s back, hugging her close. “Mom, it’s okay. You can rest at home, maybe join the occasional line dancing in the park. You don’t need to work. Who says you’re useless? You raised four kids, and that makes you the greatest.”

“No, I’m not. I’m tarnished. I was brainwashed by Bruce, tormented, living a life worse than death.” Evelyn’s words were heavy with pain, her fingers clutching at Thalassa’s shirt.

Thalassa felt her shirt dampen, warmth seeping through to her skin.

To her shock, her mother was crying!

own composure shattered, tears streaming down her face as she clung to

a victim too. It’s Bruce who’s the monster. He’ll get what’s coming to him one day. You’re the best mom anyone could ask for.”

as she fought to

mother’s body tense with pain, a clear sign of Evelyn’s anguish.

sorry, I’m so sorry. I’ve been too busy lately, not spending time with you.”

mother was struggling emotionally, yet she had been too wrapped up in her own life, leaving Evelyn to suffer alone.

was at fault for her negligence.

busy with work. You don’t need to be with me,” Evelyn said, her spirits low, yet

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considering Thalassa’s well-being.

to complain and criticize Thalassa, had become sensitive and melancholic now. Thalassa would rather endure

said firmly, “Mom, I’m going to take a week off work. I’ll take you on a trip to relax a bit. How do

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