Chapter 288 Such Is Impossible

Maia pursed her lips. “I am not his weakness, and he is not a pitiful lover in my eyes. We can only ever be in a hostile relationship. I must make Rita pay for the pain I’ve endured, for the child I lost. It’s not going to be resolved so easily!”

‘Hearing Maia’s words, Hope said softly, “You’re saying one thing but meaning another. If it really doesn’t matter, why cry? When you said those hurtful words, it hurt him, but it hurt you too! Even if you hate Rita, what does it have to do with Cedric?”

Maia looked at her and asked, “Hope, wouldn’t you defend your mother?”

Hope, upon hearing Maia’s question, first froze and then nodded without hesitation.

“I would. My mom hurt you, so I’ve never had the right to ask you to forgive someone who harmed you. But even if she did it a thousand or ten thousand times, she’s still my mother. She gave birth to me, raised me, and treated me so well. I know her better than anyone. She even sacrificed her life for me, when Tess threatened her,”

By now, Hope’s eyes were already red.

“You knew about all of that?” Maia was surprised; this was something she had not expected.

Hope nodded. “Buck told me. The car accident with my mom… it was all arranged by Tess.”

“I specifically told him not to tell you.

“I know, and you meant well. But that day, I… I had a little bit of alcohol and missed mom. I kept crying. Buck saw me like that and couldn’t bear it, so he told me that mom didn’t abandon me; she had to let me go

for my

sake.”

Hope leaned into Maia’s arms, and tears flowed uncontrollably.

mother, there’s no

see her, seeing you grow up, achieving

away her tears, Hope nodded and said, “Yeah, I absolutely can’t give up on myself.

hearing Hope’s words, Maia smiled. “I believe

this world, besides mom and dad, you’re the best person to me. Even if

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it was all an apology

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your fault, so don’t

the daughter of the business empress Rosa, and she absolutely could not

raised her little finger, just like when she had run to the seaside with Maia to express her feelings to the ocean.

commitment in the innocent way that only children do. It was the cleanest and most innocent way in her heart. Maia extended her little finger and hooked it with Hope’s. Instead of her usual cold and noble demeanor, sweetness and purity replaced it..

for a hundred years of sisterhood without change,” Maia

Hope chuckled and immediately responded, “Yeah, a hundred years

her expression became serious. ” Sis,

Wouldn’t it be the same for Cedric? Plus, with a century–old family like the Larkin family, filial piety is crucial for someone in power like Cedric. If he ignores his mother, it might be justifiable with the excuse of managing the affairs of a

shook her head. “There’s absolutely no possibility

such thoughts. Such a possibility would never exist.

what if it really is

my side, it means he’s standing against the entire family. Rita has gained a lot of influence in the Larkin family over the years. Cedric won’t cause trouble for

this, Maia turned to look at Hope. Hope was stunned

what you decide, I’ll support you. If there’s any way I can help, just let me know. There are other things I can do

said this particularly earnestly, with a serious expression. She even patted her own chest, telling Maia that her little sister was

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