Chapter 15
Elizabeth left when Isolde was only 8 years old. It happened on Anthony’s birthday. She returned home full of joy, prepared to celebrate her father’s birthday, but instead found her parents with a divorce agreement
In her desperation to stop her, Isolde fell down the stairs, losing her shoes and feeling nothing. She clung to Elizabeth’s legs, crying ceaselessly. “Mom, please don’t go!““]
The elegant woman gently touched her tender cheek. Tm sorry.“]
“Mom, I ranked first in my class
ass this time. You
You haven’t seen my report card yet; it needs a parent’s signature.“||
“Mom, please don’t leave me. I promise to be good, not go to the amusement park anymore, not make you angry. I’ll behave. I’m begging you…
She expressed her sorrow in a fluster, hoping the woman would stay. But Elizabeth merely told her that her marriage to her father wasn’t happy and that she had found real happiness now.
Isolde saw an unfamiliar uncle carrying the huggage into a car. They left together.]
She chased after them barefoot for hundreds of meters until she fell heavily, her knees and the soles of her feet pierced. She watched the car disappear, forever out of reach.
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At the time, she didn’t understand, but as she grew up, she learned that her mother had had an affair, discovered by her father, which led to the divorce, leaving her homeless and penniless, including her
After more than a decade without contact, Isolde had grown to hate her, considering never seeing her again in her life]
Tate, however, had a cruel twist; she now had to bow her head to her
Her throat felt constracted as she stood still. Elizabeth, understanding her feelings, proactively led her to sit beside her.
“I know you hate me, but back then, you were so young. Many things were not as you imagined, and I couldn’t explain.“[]
Elizabeth reached out to touch her face. “My daughter has grown up, dear. Mom is coming
ng back to stay in the country know your family is in trouble, but it’s okay: Mom will take good care of you.“]
try for a long time now. I
Only now did Isolde realize that the so called hatred seemed insignificant in the presence of a simple “Mom.” She choked out, “Mom.”
“Good gut, stay for dinner. My husband treats me well. He has a daughter who’s two years older than you. She and her fiance will be joining us for dinner, introduce you.”
Isolde had never intended to integrate into her new family. She hurriedly interjected, “Mom, Lcame this time for Dad’s sake. You know the Whitmore family is bankrupt. My dad’s heart condition has worsened, and I can’t afford the surgery. Can you help me? I promise to pay back in the future.“]
Before Edualeth could respond, a familiar voice rang out, “holde is indeed desperate for money if she’s coming to my house for it.“]
Upon hearing that soir?, Isodde felt as though she had been struck by lightning She couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw the people who had just walked, Nora and Askhan
Lale had played another cruel track on her, as her mother had become Nora’s stepmother]
Her husband and hy oder had a relatives!
Oddly enough, the had been caught red handed, asking her mother for money in front of Nors and Askhan []
Aikhan, observing her anxious and fidgety demeanor, remained silent, merely watching.||
“wwwwww…”
nly then that Isolde noticed the nanny pushing a double stroller.]
The crying of the twins broke the extremely awkward atmosphere. It was only
At the first cry of the baby, Askhan had already picked up one of the children and skillfully soothed them.
The warm scene of the family of four was painfully bright in her eyes. If her child were still alive, they would be this big now.
She began to regret why she had come here, feeling like she was being nalled to a pillar of shame and tortured.]]
Strangely, no matter how they tried to soothe the child today, the crying wouldn’t stop. The nanny quickly rushed over with milk, but the child cried even louder.]
Askhan patiently comforted, “Baby, be good, stop crying”
Askhan’s gentle and patient demeanor made it appear heartwarming Watching this scene, an unexpected thought crossed Isolde’s mind.[]
She strode up to Askhan and took one of the babies from him, to her surprise, he didn’t resist. Strangely, as soon as the child was in her arms, the crying stopped and was replaced by smiles]
The child, nearly a year old had distinct features, rosy cheeks, and a pink mouth that curled into a smile. The baby’s clear eyes sparkled, and they riggled, saying, “Mama.“]
With their soft, tiny hands reaching for the pom pom on her hat, they seemed like a tiny clone of Askhan.
holde’s heart felt like it had been stabbed with a knife. She had believed that Askhan loved her. During their first year of marriage, he had been very kind to her. During their honeymoon, he had whispered in her ear, “Anny, let’s have a child.“||
How could she not have given him what he wanted? She got pregnant willingly, even though she hadn’t graduated
At the same time, she had been blind to the fact that while they were intimate, he was also involved with another woman abroad.[]
A wave of nausea overcame her, and she handed the baby back to him, rushing into the bathroom and locking the door.
She hadn’t eaten much, and what she vomited was a mixture of blood and bile. She couldn’t control her tears, unable to hold back the overwhelming feeling of embarrassment.
Their marriage had been a joke from the start
Things that she couldn’t understand were now explained. It turned out everything was already there, waiting to be uncovered.
After a while, a knock on the door came
“Isolde, are you alright?“]
Isolde cleaned up the mess, splashed water on her face, and stumbled out.
Elizabeth was unaware of the complicated relationships among these people. She asked with concern, “Isolde, are you feeling unwell?
“Just
“Just seeing these two people makes me feel nauseous. After vomiting. I feel much better.“]
“holde, do you know Nora? She has been living abroad, maybe there is some misunderstanding between you two. This is Mr. Lavirins…“]
Isolde interrupted Elizabeth with a cold tone, “I know, Mr. Lavirins, the young and accomplished CEO of the Lavirins Corporation. Everyone knows him, right?“]
“Yes, Mr. Lavirins is very talented. At such a young age, he has achieved so much.“||
“Mr. Lavirins is indeed remarkable, eager to marry again even before divorcing. Ordinary people don’t have such courage.”
