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Chapter 8

Author: Mercedes-001
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-03 07:20:43

Jenny’s POV

The days leading up to my departure from Stanford felt like a blur of nervous excitement and quiet fear. I had spent the last week preparing—filling out forms, gathering documents, and packing the few belongings I owned. Vanessa had been my rock, helping me organize everything, and reminding me that I was about to start a new life, a better life.

But there was still one thing left to do.

I had to tell Aunt Lucy.

Vanessa thought I should just leave without saying a word, but I couldn’t do that. As much as I hated the way she treated me, I still felt like I owed her something for at least giving me a roof over my head all these years.

I didn’t expect her to be happy for me. I didn’t expect a heartfelt goodbye. But I hoped, at the very least, she would let me go without a fight.

I was wrong.

That evening, I asked permission from the coffee shop I work as my part-time job to return home early for an emergency.

I stepped into the house with my heart pounding. Aunt Lucy
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