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Sieara's bloodshot eyes became dull and her gaze dropped to the floor.
"Come on, I know you hate me, but I had my own difficulties. I hope you can understand."
Leah's lips pursed in irony. Understand?
Sorry, she wasn't able to do that.
She didn't understand it then and she won't ever understand it in the future.
Leah did not want to waste her breath any longer. She said coldly, "Now that you've said your piece, can you leave now?"
"Leah, I know you hate me now but I know how this works. I thought I would be together with your father forever. Look, how did it end?"
Her mother continued, "I know that you're very much in love with your boyfriend now and you won't listen to anything I say. Even then, I still have to say that he might not be the right one for you.
Sieara didn't stop there, she said, "Don't you see? You're penniless but you're hoping to marry into the rich and powerful Jones family. Do you think you'll have a place there?"