Parting Ways (2)

Mother Wang nodded, her tears still flowing down her cheeks. "I know, Miss Addie, and I'm truly sorry. I never wanted it to come to this. Please believe me when I say that I never intended for any harm to come to you. I prayed and hoped Miss Irina could save you, and she didn't disappoint. It was me who failed you, Miss Addie." 

Taking a deep breath, Adrienne stood up and touched Mother Wang's trembling form.  She hated her father even more after discovering he had forced Mother Wang into this situation. He was truly despicable for using someone close to her to hurt her. However, Adrienne also knew that he was a selfish bastard and selling her hand off for marriage to settle the debt of the Jiang family