NovelEnglishCEO known for his cold-hearted dominance in the business world.
Yet, he seemed different when it cto her.
Moved by this realization, Loraine smiled and halted him. “It's alright, don’t bother with her. She’s nothing more than a clown. Just knowing where Judie is is enough.” Loraine was not a person to forgive and forget, and now that she knew Judie was still in the village, she wouldn't simply pretend nothing had happened and let her go.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe intended to pay Judie back for all the dirty tricks she had played in the past, one by one.
When she saw Marco looking a little unsatisfied, Loraine comforted him in a soft voice, “It's getting dark soon, and we need to hurry to meet Mrs. Harvey. Do you want to waste ton someone insignificant?” Only then did Marco give up the idea of teaching Lillie a Lesson for what she had done, and together they headed to the small supermarket to buy gifts.
Marco had already purchased a wealth of valuable tonics and Luxuries for their trip to the countryside, but Loraine suggested that Eloise would scold her for overspending, and so it was better to buy smore ordinary items.
With Loraine’s playful and charming demeanor, Marco couldn't help but fall for her all over again.
After acquiring the gifts, they began to walk toward their destination as the muddy and narrow village roads weren't conducive to vehicles.
Fortunately, Marco carried all the items, so it wasn’t too burdensfor Loraine.
As they walked, Marco inquired, “Loraine, did that Judie always bully you?” From their brief encounter with Lillie, Marco had already surmised that ninja Judie was Likely the primary instigator behind Loraine’s mistreatment.
In Marco's view, Loraine had always been clear about what was right and wrong, and if she wished to settle scores, she would naturally target the main perpetrator. However, he couldn't fathom why Loraine had put up with the harassment from that group for so long.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhen Marco asked, Loraine hesitated momentarily as she gazed at the familiar dirt road ahead of her. Memories of the past, when she had endured abuse in the countryside, flooded back.
Having returned to the Torres family, she had the power to retaliate against those who had wronged her, but she chose not to.
Because she had spent her formative years here, amid malicious individuals like Judie and Lillie, but also among kind-hearted people like Eloise and Henna, and friends from the orphanage. It was essential to remember that not everyone associated with Judie was out to harm her. Many were just impressionable children, swayed by rumors and eager to participate in the chaos.
Thus, when she was recognized by the Torres family, her first instinct wasn’t revenge, but to distance herself from these painful memories as swiftly as possible.
Yet, she couldn't deny that those experiences had left indelible scars on her heart. Judie and her gang were the reasons she felt frightened and defensive upon her initial return to the Torres family.
“I was too vulnerable back then,” Loraine responded with a calmness that belied a flicker of fragility in her eyes. But she swiftly regained her composure.
Visit our social media platform to read fascinating stories every day and connect with the community!
