hapter 14 Chapter 14 Elizabeth left when Aveline was only 8 years old . It happened on Anthonys birthday . She returned home . full of joy , prepared to celebrate her fathers birthday , but instead found her parents with a divorce agreement . In her desperation to stop her , Aveline fell down the stairs , losing her shoes and feeling nothing . She clung to Elizabeths legs , crying ceaselessly , Mom , please dont go ! The elegant woman gently touched her tender cheek . Im sorry . Mom , I ranked first in my class this time . You havent seen my report card yet ; it needs a parents signature . Mom , please dont leave me . I promise to be good , not go to the amusement park anymore , not make your angry . Ill behave . Im begging you … She expressed her sorrow in a fluster , hoping the woman would stay . But Elizabeth merely told her that her marriage to her father wasnt happy and that she had found real happiness now , Aveline saw an unfamiliar uncle carrying the luggage into a car . They left together . She chased after them barefoot for hundreds of meters until she fell heavily , her knees and the soles of her feet pierced . She watched the car disappear , forever out of reach . LCH At the time , she didnt understand , but as she grew up , she learned that her mother had had an affair , discovered by her father , which led to the divorce , leaving her homeless and penniless , including her . After more than a decade without contact , Aveline had grown to hate her , considering never seeing her again in her life . Fate , however , had a cruel twist ; she now had to bow her head to her . Her throat felt constricted as she stood still . Elizabeth , understanding her feelings , proactively led her to sit beside her . I know you hate me , but back then , you were so young . Many things were not as you imagined , and I couldnt explain . Elizabeth reached out to touch her face . My daughter has grown up , dear . Mom is coming back to stay in country for a long time now . I know your family is in trouble , but its okay ; Mom will take good care the Chapter 14 of you . Only now did Aveline realize that the so called hatred seemed insignificant in the presence of a simple Mom . She choked out , Mom . Good girl , stay for dinner . My husband treats me well . He has a daughter whos two years older than you . She and her fiancé will be joining us for dinner ; Ill introduce you . Aveline had never intended to integrate into her new family . She hurriedly interjected , Mom , I came this time for Dads sake . You know the Blackwood family is bankrupt . My dads heart condition has worsened , and I cant afford the surgery . Can you help me ? I promise to pay you back in the future . Before Elizabeth could respond , a familiar voice rang out , Aveline is indeed desperate for money if shes coming to my house for it . Upon hearing this voice , Aveline felt as though she had been struck by lightning . She couldnt believe her eyes when she saw the people who had just walked in , Nora and Alexander . Life had played another cruel trick on her , as her mother had become Noras stepmother ! Her husband and her mother had become her relatives . Oddly enough , she had been caught red handed , asking her mother for money in front of Nora and -Alexander . Alexander , observing her anxious and fidgety demeanor , remained silent , merely watching . Wuwuwu … The crying of the twins broke the extremely awkward atmosphere . It was only then that Aveline noticed the nanny pushing a double stroller . At the first cry of the baby , Alexander had already picked up one of the children and skillfully soothed . The warm scene of the family of four was painfully bright in her eyes . If her child were still alive , they would be this big now . me and She began to regret why she had come here , feeling like she was being nailed to a pillar of shame tortured . Strangely , no matter how they tried to soothe the child today , the crying wouldnt stop . The паппу quickly rushed over with milk , but the child cried even louder . Alexander patiently comforted . Baby , be good , stop crying Alexanders gentle and patient demeanor made it appear heartwarming . Watching this scene , an unexpected thought crossed Avelines mind . She strode up to Alexander and took one of the babies from him , to her surprise , he didnt resist . Strangely , as soon as the child was in her arms , the crying stopped and was replaced by smiles . The child , nearly a year old , had distinct features , rosy checks , and a pink mouth that curled into a smile . The babys clear eyes sparkled , and they giggled , saying , Mama . With their soft , tiny hands reaching for the pom pom on her hat , they seemed like a tiny clone of Alexander . Avelines heart felt like it had been stabbed with a knife . She had believed that Alexander loved her . During their first year of marriage , he had been very kind to her . During their honeymoon , he had whispered in her ear , Ave , lets have a child . How could she not have given him what he wanted ? She got pregnant willingly , even though she was so young . At the same time , she had been blind to the fact that while they were intimate , he was also involved with another woman abroad . A wave of nausea overcame her , and she handed the baby back to him , rushing into the bathroom and locking the door . She hadnt eaten much , and what she vomited was a mixture of blood and bile . She couldnt control her tears , unable to hold back the overwhelming feeling of embarrassment . Their marriage had been a joke from the start ! Things that she couldnt understand were now explained . It turned out everything was already there , waiting to be uncovered . After a while , a knock on the door came . Aveline , are you alright ? Aveline cleaned up the mess , splashed water on her face , and stumbled out . Elizabeth was unaware of the complicated relationships among these people . She asked with concern , Aveline , are you feeling unwell ? Refusive To Be Hi Chapter 14 Just seeing these two people makes me feel nauseous . After vomiting , I feel much better . Aveline , do you know Nora ? She has been living abroad , maybe there is some misunderstanding between you two . This is Mr. Sterling … Aveline interrupted Elizabeth with a cold tone , I know , Mr. Sterling , the young and accomplished CEO of the Sterling Corporation . Everyone knows him , right ? Yes , Mr. Sterling is very talented . At such a young age , he has achieved so much . Sterling is indeed remarkable , eager to marry again even before divorcing . Ordinary people dont have such courage . Avelines words were dripping with irony . Hes not married , so what does that make me ? Mr. Sterling . why dont you tell Mom who I am to you ? 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