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.

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

It’s all my fault. I’ve failed

stroke Natasha’s face, her fingers trembling

moment. She patted her mother’s fragile back, the weight of the

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her eyes

gaze steady as she

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 supported me, too. If telling the truth is what it takes to help, then

the truth comes out?” Corrine’s voice was

at Jolene. Without another

out, the reporters—who had been camped out in wait—spotted Natasha and

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