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Marriott Home.

It's the place where my mother lives now.

I was unable to accompany my mother during her downfall and departure.

I couldn't bear the guilt my mother felt for not being able to fight for my custody.

Over the years, except for occasional meetings, we've almost become strangers, but when I'm lost and directionless, she's the only one I can think of.

I think of the person who raised me.

As if she's my only safe haven.

A three-hour drive.

When I finally arrived at the entrance of Marriott Home, my phone suddenly rang, and the screen flashed with the word "husband."

I stared at it for a while before answering the call.

Ling Yu's voice came from the other end, seemingly silent and perhaps a bit annoyed.

"Did you check my phone?"

"Where are you now?"

I said nothing.

He changed his tone, treating me like a naughty child.

"Shen Wei, can you stop making a fuss? Yangyang is just a friend of mine, and when I met her, I was completely unaware of your relationship with her."

"She was even the one who told me."

"Everyone makes mistakes in their youth; she was just guilty of a common error. So many years have passed already, and you two are sisters. Can't you just shake hands and make up?"

My heart, which was filled with grief, suddenly sank.

I suddenly realized.

And felt thankful for the impulsive decision to let go.

I asked softly, "So, you know, don't you?"

Know the harm she caused me.

Know the pain I've endured over the years.

Know how many nights I've nestled in his embrace, pouring out my despair from my family.

Until I repeatedly denied myself, hurting in my confusion.

Ling Yu was silent.

Sometimes silence is the best answer.

Yes, he knows.

That's the best answer for me.

I hung up the phone and turned off my mobile.

Walking into Marriott Home, using the elevator card I had never used, I stood at my mother's door and knocked.

When I saw the gentle and quiet woman in her home clothes, I couldn't hold back my tears anymore.

Mother panicked.

She desperately tried to soothe me, cautiously calming my emotions.

I reached out to embrace her, crying out with grievance.

"Mom."

"I'm hurting."

"I miss you."

I don't think.

I'll ever be able to reconcile with my original family.

And it's impossible to continue with Ling Yu.