The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 739:

“Your own mother like that!” Just as she prepared to lash out again, a deliberate cough from Leah sliced through the moment.

Roselyn hesitated, her gaze snapping toward Leah. The shift was immediate—a stiff smile stretched across her face, though her eyes still burned with venom when she turned back to Luna.

She had almost let herself be sidetracked. She couldn’t forget what she was here to do.

“No matter how much you resent me, I am still your mother!” she declared with forced authority. “I don’t care what has filled your head, but as long as I am here, I won’t let you slander Miss Burgess!”

Seeing Luna’s indifferent demeanor, Roselyn took her hand with a softened expression, her grip unsteady, her voice lowering to something almost pleading. “Luna, you must learn gratitude. Don’t go too far.”

Luna had suddenly shifted her

she cover the medical bills for Luna’s brother, but she would also help pay off his

money, Roselyn and her husband had no regard for their daughter’s future

Roselyn’s voice

anticipated her

about her brother—he was always the priority. In the past, she had endured it, resigned to the fate dealt to her. But not this time. This time, she would fight

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slowly withdrew her hand. Her voice was flat, distant, as she asked, “What

moment, confused by the question. Luna repeated herself, her tone cool, “For all these years, you’ve always put him first. What about me? What should

wavered, and she faltered, saying, “What do you mean by ‘what should you do’? You made a mistake, and Miss Burgess is willing to help, despite that. We should be thankful. Besides…” She hesitated, glancing nervously at the police, before