Chapter 175 The Weight of Sorrow Years of repressed anguish , every injustice , every betrayal , every moment of despair , washed over Lauren like a tidal wave .
She curled up in a ball , her body riven with sobs , the sound raw and guttural .
Felix stood silently behind her , his presence a silent vigil .
His hand hovered just above her trembling shoulders , aching to offer comfort but hesitant .
Words felt inadequate .
How could mere speech soothe such a deep wound ! Instead , he stood still , a shadow at her back , letting her grief pour out unchecked .
Between shuddering breaths, her voice cracked like shattered glass .
What did I ever do wrong ? Why did they hate me so ? They knew ; they knew how much I wanted to belong … Was I really that unlovable ? Felixs fingers curled into fists at his sides , the knuckles turning white .
His reply was soft but unwavering .
You are not the problem .
You are loved .
This was never ver your fault .
But Lauren , deaf to his words , continued to cry .
The door to the embroidery room was ajar Kate , Marilyn , and Anna lingered in the hallway , their eyes glistening with unshed tears .
Even from the living room .
Josh and Jeffrey jumped at the heartbreaking cries .
Joshs jaw clenched so hard it hurt .
Those bastard persons , he seethed .
Without another word , he stormed out , the from door slamming behind him .
Seconds later , the roar of the Maitrises engine split the air as the car pulled away , tires screeching .
Jeffrey , meanwhile , felt the weight of his own guilt like a noose .
Memories of his past callousness toward Lauren .
Every dismissive remark , every time hed chosen Willows side , flashed through him .
Shame burned sourly in his throat .
Unable to stand the suffocating atmosphere , he fled , too .
Across town .
Mia stood at the school gates , clutching a borrowed umbrella , her smile bright with anticipation .
The black Maitrise sped past , a blur of polished metal and tinted windows , its tires kicking up a spray of rainwater .
Mias arm , raised in greeting , slowly dropped .
I recognized the license plate .
Last night , the man in this car had promised to pick up the umbrella himself .
Yet here he was , driving by without a second glance Her smile turned to something colder .
Of course , rich men are all the same arrogant , forgetful , and cruel .
But where another might have despaired , Mias spine straightened .
A calculated gleam flickered in her eyes .
Arrogance made me easier to deceive The Bennett family had laught me that much .
After seeing what theyd done to Lauren , Id learned it the hard way .
Trust no one .
yourself Trust only Hang in there , Lauren , she vowed silently .
As soon as Ive saved enough , Im going to take you and Mom far away from Hoverdale .
Somewhere where no one can hurt us again .
She turned on her heel , her resolve hardening with each step .
Before Mia pushed the door , the ear piercing laughter in the dormitory pierced through the thin door panel , like hardened steel needles piercing into the eardrums .
st went out ; she definitely didnt come back that fast .
Lets get it quick ; dont let that crazy woman find out .
She just Obviously a nanny born little bitch , but also every day in front of us a high and mighty look ; we have long looked at her , not good .
Chapter 175 The Weight of Sorrow If you dont say poor people have a rotten life , she is really not afraid of death ; what can we do with her ? This is the most hateful , she cant move her , take her toothbrush to brush the toilet , hahahaha ! Then 111 wipe my feet with her towel I filled her shampoo with toilet water Word for word , its all full of malice .