Chapter 32 Chapter 32

Chapter 32

Matilda asked why, huh? Teenage Noelle used to ponder about this when g

first reunited with her family.

Back then, she had tried to mimic every flattering gesture Sandra had used to win over her family. But what did that get her? Indifference..

Things became crystal clear one day when she prepared a cup of coffee for Matilda. She had thanked her for the effort, only to discard it into the flowerpot behind her back

That night, she overheard the conversation between her parents.

Matilda contemplated whether to take Noelle for an HIV test. At that time, she was too young to know what that was. It wasn't until later in life that she realized it was a test for AIDS.

her adoptive father. To her parents, that incident remained an indelible stain on her

no longer pure to

again, her gaze displayed

"What does that mean?"

free of that feeling" Noelle smiled. "Don't worry. I'll leave. From now on, Sandra will be your one

what you're saying?" Matilda's voice rembled, unsure

of Noelle's concern. She simply smiled, saying, "Of course, I do. To be frank, you guys aren't the only ones who regretted it. I do,

village. At least that way, I could've indulged in the fantasy that my mom and dad loved

her

her gaze away from her and gazed at Craig. "I've said what I needed to say.

She turned around decisively.

acting crazy! You're the daughter

and body to you?" Noelle questioned solemnly, her gaze so determined that it felt

stuck in Craig's throat, and he was speechless to

Noelle turned around again, her

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