NovelEnglishChapter 454 The young lady who saved Myra and Dexter that night was skilled in medicine and acupuncture.
Who else but Felicia could pull that off? As soon as this thought surfaced, Myra stumbled. She immediately chased after Felicia. "Was it you, Licia? Were you the one who saved us that night?" "It wasn't me." Felicia didn't even turn back. She looked detached as though she were shutting the world out.
At moments like this, Myra couldn't help but feel resentful and helpless. She hated Felicia's indifferent attitude. How could her daughter feel so impossible to get close to? Even a dog would wag its tail at its owner.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut Felicia? She always addressed Myra as Mrs. Fuller and never once called her "Mom". When had Felicia ever viewed Myra as her mother? Myra's heart ached.
Just then, Kerry's mocking laughter rang out behind her.
Myra realized she had spoken her thoughts aloud. She grew embarrassed and snapped, "What are you laughing at?" Kerry crossed his arms. “Ms. Fuller is a wonderful person. She may look cold on the outside, but she's kind. If you feel she's shutting you out, have you ever considered that maybe you were the one who pushed her away first? "And one more thing... You said she doesn't treat you as her mother. Well, I've never seen a parent treat their daughter the way you and your husband treat her. Mrs. Fuller, if there were an exam for being a parent, you two would fail miserably." Myra was speechless. Her face paled, and she didn't know how to retort. "You..." She wanted to defend herself, but Kerry had lost interest in the conversation. He carried Dexter out the door and loaded her into a cab. Then, he ushered Myra in as well.
"Off you go!" After settling them into the car, Kerry stuffed a hundred-dollar bill into the driver's hand and urged, "Step on it, sir. Take them as far away as you can!" The cab sped off.
Kerry dusted off his hands, his coat fluttering with the breeze as he turned to leave.
In the cab, Myra had no choice but to give the driver their address. Once they arrived, she coaxed and tugged until she managed to drag Dexter back upstairs.
The apartment they were staying in now was a complete mess. The trash bins were overflowing and reeked, but no one had bothered to take the garbage out.
Myra sighed and rolled up her sleeves to clean, Between tidying up and watching Dexter to make sure he didn't eat trash off the floor, she was drained by the time. the house was finally in order.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThat was when she remembered Kayla wasn't home. She quickly called her daughter.
Kayla stammered, "M-Mom, I'm... I'm having dinner outside. Just wait a bit, okay? I'll bring stakeout back for you!" Myra frowned. Kayla's voice was hushed as if she didn't want someone nearby to hear her.
Who was she having dinner with? Myra wanted to ask, but Kayla had already hung up.
An hour later, Kayla returned with two takeouts. She entered the house with a bright smile/ But Myra frowned at her..
After their family declared bankruptcy, all their assets had been frozen or seized to pay off debts.
N.Q When their house was taken, all their handbags and jewelry were confiscated too.
Kayla had cried over that loss. Yet now, her outfit was completely new. Around her neck was an expensive sapphire necklace, and she wore a matching bracelet on her wrist. How could Myra possibly afford this?
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