The sudden tragedy stunned every guest in Robinson Estate."My goodness! Something bad actually happened.""But how? Isn't it supposed to be her welcome-home party? How could she die in her own home?"Voices broke out everywhere, panic and disbelief spreading through the room.Freya simply stood there blankly, stunned to the core. Audrey wasn't, though. She kept rubbing my hands, her voice already hoarse. "Ella, you're scaring me. This isn't funny, okay? You're getting colder… Don't… I'm here. I'll warm you up!"At that moment, she didn't seem the least bit revolted by my calloused, cracked, and rough skin. For once, she held my hands as any mother would.I stood beside her, unable to describe what I felt.For 18 years, the concept of maternal love was foreign to me. Ingrid had always been abusive, laying hands on me at the slightest thing. No matter how obedient I was, she never once looked at me kindly.Back then, I thought it was my fault and that I wasn't good enough. So, I
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