The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 540:

“This mess started because of me,” Alina whispered, her voice quivering with sadness.

“Let them say whatever they want about me. At worst, I’ll live quietly from now on. I won’t go outside again, if that’s what it takes.”

Tears traced down her cheeks, but she managed a faint smile, trying to reassure them.

“You’ve all taken care of Natasha for me all these years. If I keep dragging you down, I’d be repaying your kindness with nothing but ingratitude. You shouldn’t…”

“Be slandered because of me.” Corrine’s eyes hardened, her jaw tightening as her hands balled into fists.

“And what about Natasha? Do you even realize what’s going to happen to her?”

The murder case wasn’t just a dark chapter from the past—it was intricately tied to Natasha’s future.

her breath catching in her throat as Corrine’s words hit her like a cold wave. She turned to look at Natasha, the dam of her emotions finally breaking. Tears she’d held back for so long spilled freely, sliding down her cheeks. Without a word, she pulled her daughter into a tight embrace, as though clinging

sorry. It’s all my fault. I’ve failed

stroke Natasha’s

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voice faltered, her eyes

her gaze steady as she turned toward the

me, for always caring for me. I’m truly grateful. But, as my mom said, we can’t keep dragging you into this.” She continued, her voice unwavering, “I haven’t done anything wrong. Running away isn’t the answer. You’ve all helped me, and the Ford family has

understand what will happen if the truth comes out?” Corrine’s voice

before glancing at Jolene. Without another word, she gently squeezed her

stepped out, the