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Chapter 51

Author: Blooms Off
Neil would either stay silent or brush it off with, "You'll understand when you're older."

Lindsay was worse. She had whispered to Charlotte, "Lottie, since your real mom doesn't want you anymore, why don't we stop wanting her too?"

The memory stabbed Arya like a knife every time.

Neil and Lindsay had stolen her children's love.

If only Neil had explained just once that she had loved them enough to die for them. Maybe Charlotte wouldn't be so attached to Lindsay now, calling her "Mommy Lindsay" with such sweetness.

Arya clenched her cup of milk, swallowing her anger and sorrow. She forced a smile and said, "I understand, Neil. I'll be more careful in the future."

Satisfied, Neil said, "I talked to my dad today. We agreed to let you stay on as head of R&D. HR will arrange everything. You can start back at the company next week."

That surprised her.

Neil's phone vibrated on the table. Since Arya couldn't see, he didn't hide the screen as he tapped it openly.

It was an audio mess
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