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Chapter 170

As Suzanne approached the door, she looked back and made a little heart shape with her fingers. Her
smile was so bright and sweet that it was just plain adorable.
Nathan was surprised by her lovely gesture, and it made his heart fill with happiness and start beating
fast. His cheeks turned red, and he shyly returned the smile.
After Suzanne left, Nathan’s heart sank. The roomy living room now felt empty and lifeless. Nathan
found himself missing Suzanne
already.
Battling a tinge of loneliness, he paced a few steps before deciding to retreat to the study. Work
seemed like the perfect remedy to distract himself from Suzanne’s absence.
Suzanne spotted Betty at the Morrison residence entrance, her face bruised and swollen. Touched by
empathy, Suzanne quickly called a cab to take Betty to the hospital.
At the medical facility, Suzanne ensured that Betty underwent a comprehensive examination. When
Betty realized she wouldn’t have to pay for it, she readily agreed to the examination.
However, a small hiccup happened during the process. The nurse noticed that one of the blood
samples drawn from Betty was missing, leading them to draw another one for a thorough examination.
After the examination, the report indicated that Betty was in good health, aside from a few injuries on
her skin.
At the hotel’s buffet, Betty piled up a table with food and
enthusiastically dug in. On the other hand, Suzanne, with little appetite, ate sparingly.
She quietly observed the middle-aged woman sitting across from her. She couldn’t shake the sympathy
she felt for Betty, but at the same time, she believed Betty didn’t deserve pity.
Betty’s life seemed marked by laziness and a lack of spirit. She had a habit of chronic gambling and
spent a significant part of her life depending on an alcoholic man with a history of domestic violence.
Despite having two children, Betty didn’t discipline or educate them. Betty’s son was always gambling
and getting into trouble. Debts were piling up, and he was on the run all the time.
On the other hand, her daughter decided to leave school early and took up some shady stuff to make
ends meet. Education and
ambition were not her thing.
Suzanne couldn’t help but wonder if Betty’s actual daughter was still around.
When Betty found out Suzanne married a rich and powerful gu began thinking about leaving her
husband and son. The idea of starting a new life with luxury and success alongside Suzanne seemed
like an exciting opportunity.
Suzanne hoped she could help Betty reach the life she dreamt of if she truly was her daughter.
Unfortunately, there was no real link between them.
“Mom, you can stay in the hotel for a few days. I’ve covered the cost for a week,” Suzanne offered.
Betty set her utensils down and asked sincerely, “Suzanne, can you find out if your husband has any
empty houses or apartments? I
could move into one of them.
“If you can provide a monthly allowance, I’ll surely divorce that troublesome drunkard. I’ve endured a lot
in my life.”
She wiped away tears. Her voice choked up as she continued, “There hasn’t been a single good day
since I married him. I’ve had to endure his abuse time and time again.”
Suzanne sighed. “Why didn’t you leave him after the first time he hurt you?”
“I had no choice. If I got a divorce, how would I make it on my own? And what about you and your
brother?” Betty explained.
“There are different jobs like street sweeping, collecting recyclables, being a waitress, working in a
factory, or doing cleaning work. You can support yourself with any of those.
“It’s just hard for you to give up the monthly money you get from his shares, and you’re not too keen on
working for it yourself.”
Suzanne’s words left Betty feeling vulnerable. Her expression grew serious, and she lowered her head,
pushing her food around the plate without much appetite.
“Mom, can you see any difference between who I am now and the one who left home ten years ago?”
Suzanne asked earnestly.
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