Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0020

She shot a hateful gaze at me, which made me feel as if a thousand tiny blades had cut into my heart.

I retorted, "What was I supposed to do? Should I stand by and watch you be bullied? Do I let you run around like a headless. chicken with no solution? I'm your daughter! How can you simply hit me without considering the situation?"

Mom clutched her chest while breathing heavily. "Aren't your married? Is your husband dead? If you really cared for me, why get help from someone who's practically a stranger when help is so close?"

My heart palpitated painfully when she said that. "Mom, I told you, I'm divorcing him!"

My voice was filled with anger and anguish as I stressed, "He doesn't love me!"

Slap! My ears buzzed, and the world seemed to go silent.

For the second time, my mother hit me. I opened my mouth but couldn't make a sound. I just stared at her in shock as my tears fell silently.

Do you think you get married and divorced whenever you want? Don't you know how much this would embarrass me?"

and my voice came out hoarse. "Mom... Is keeping up appearances more important

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those who toiled in the business world day in and day out were doomed to become ruthless and merciless. Both Nicholas and my mom

you can get anyone to be your godfather but not Nelson. I'll repay him for this favor

godfather? If there's some kind of grudge between you and him, can't you tell me about it? Don't command me to do

was clenching my fists. I wouldn't back down about Nicholas. "It's impossible for Nicholas and I to work things out. If you force me to stay with him, we might as well sever our ties

ran out while sobbing uncontrollably. Outside, it started raining. Icy drops of rain pelted my body. I never thought I'd say such harsh words to my mother. Every word she

As a child, I had been mischievous, but she never hit me no matter how angry she got. I always thought I would always be loved and pampered as I was brought

slaps stripped away my deep

Chapter 0020

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