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However, this time she was the one who spoke in my defense.
She aided me in resolving my final concern.
Furthermore, Mrs. White refrained from disclosing my unsavory past to the entire community.
At present, I am Lola White, unencumbered and free.
No longer are there individuals or circumstances that can restrict or confine me.
I have found contentment.
"Ma'am."
I bowed with respect to Mrs. White.
"I will forever be grateful for your care in raising me."
"That's easy for you to say."
Mrs. White regarded me with a cold stare, "You couldn't even maintain a relationship with Zack, your childhood love. What sort of future awaits you?"
"Enough, just go. Your presence irritates me."
Mrs. White dismissed me with a wave.
I chose not to elaborate further.
I simply glanced at Rose.
"Mom, I'll escort Lola out."
Rose intervened, and Mrs. White's expression softened, "Return quickly, it's dinnertime."
"Understood."