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Chapter 218

Author: Millie Bridge
Even though my heart had been tampered with countless times, Mom's words still stung a little.

She actually said she would cut ties with me. She actually went that far for Julianne.

Why? Why was she willing to go to such lengths for an adopted daughter?

At first, she didn't even like Julianne. Maybe, over time, she grew to like her more because of her misunderstandings about me, thinking that I was cruel and heartless.

But after she learned the truth and realized I didn't do those things, why didn't she feel guilty for misunderstanding me? Why did she continue to treat me this way?

Even when there was proof that Julianne was evil and not as nice as she had believed, not only did she not dislike Julianne, but she still tried to do things for her.

Why?

Why did she still love Julianne so much?

Even after being hurt by her so many times, I still couldn't bring myself to cut ties with Mom. And yet, she could. How could she do this?

I was overwhelmed with pain and endless spirals of
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