Chapter 281
Joanna looked at her beloved children, the sadness clear in her eyes. “Don’t blame me for using the money to pay off our debts. I just want you both to live with dignity from now on.”
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Joanna continued, “You should focus on working and let go of thoughts about your dad. He suffered enough in this life; his death was a release. And don’t let yourselves feel resentment towards others, because in the end, it will only hurt you.”
Joanna’s words resonated with Ellie and Aaron as they listened carefully. No matter what Joanna said, Ellie nodded obediently; still, her heart felt differently.
Her choice to save Alex had been her own, resulting in Harold losing a leg and suffering for years. Even if she regretted her decision and wept over not being able to have children, she could never hate Alex.
But their relationship was more complicated than just that act of heroism. Ultimately, Harold’s death could be blamed on Alex.
If he had kept a good relationship with Haley, Haley wouldn’t have gone to Ellie’s hometown to drag her mother and dad into unnecessary chaos.
Haley had bullied her in America, and with Harold’s death, Alex had given Haley all the excuses she needed to harm Ellie- he was partly to blame.
Ellie couldn’t forgive Alex. And she wouldn’t let Haley off the hook either.
The next morning, Aaron went back with his mother to their rural home. After tidying up the apartment, Ellie sought out Whitney.
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The bar had not yet opened for the day, so Ellie entered with her umbrella; besides a few staff members cleaning, it was mostly empty.
With a heavy heart, Whitney led Ellie to a quiet booth. “Life has to go on.”
Thinking of her dad, Ellie’s eyes filled with tears. She wanted to reassure Whitney with a smile to show that she was okay, but she just couldn’t.
“Whitney, I would like to bring my mother and Aaron to live with me. Is it possible for the three of us to share your apartment?” Ellie asked gently.
Seeing Ellie’s anxiety, Whitney sighed sympathetically. “Just recently, my niece called me; she said she wouldn’t be back for several years and asked me to rent her place cheaply. It’s up to you.”
Ellie’s heart raced, and tears almost fell. “Really, Whitney?”
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Whitney replied, “My niece has the she just worries that leaving the place vacant for too long might be bad. The lease is for three years.”
“Thank you, Whitney.”
As Ellie left the bar, the rain kept falling. She was well aware that Whitney was offering help. She had found out that nearby apartments charged at least double the rent that she had been offered.
Looking back at the bar’s entrance, Ellie felt a wave of gratitude
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08:22 Wed, Feb 12
Chapter 281
Standing by the roadside, holding her umbrella and waiting for cab, Ellie was planning to buy a bunk bed, allowing her mother to sleep more comfortably.
At that moment, a black Bentley stopped in front of her. The rear door opened, and Ellie saw Alex sitting in the back seat; she quickly walked away. Alex got out and rushed to the sidewalk watching as Ellic looked away towards the street.
“I know you don’t want to see me,” Alex said, holding back the urge to step closer. Fixated on the sadness in Ellie’s face, he spoke in a hoarse voice, “Do you wish to avenge Mr. Thompson with your own hands?”
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