NovelXXXChapter 562:
Glenda seethed at Lanny’s harsh words. With hands on her hips, she retorted, “You couldn't care less about me,
could you? Fine! It’s over between us!”
Lanny’s arrogance outdid even Glenda’s anger. “Fine by me! Buy whatever you like with your money,” he
snorted disdainfully, “But don’t expect a single penny from me!”
Glenda was left speechless by Lanny’s dismissive attitude. Trying to calm herself, she grabbed a bowl of instant
noodles and started eating.
There was a twhen she had people at her beck and call, enjoying daily deliveries of the finest seafood and
beef. Now, here she was, standing in her kitchen eating instant noodles, a hard reality for her to swallow.
Yet, she seemed to have wiped from her memory the not-too-distant days of financial peril, following Lanny into
near bankruptcy, always worried about money. Luxury had spoiled Glenda for so long that she had forgotten
those tough times.
She had cto view her privileged life as something she was inherently entitled to.
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After his outburst, Lanny left the house in a huff, and the hours dragged on into the night. Darkness fell, and he
still hadn't returned. Glenda sat on the couch, unconcerned about Lanny’s whereabouts, instead nervously
anticipating Mabel’s arrival.
At eleven o'clock, the doorbell rang, piercing through the silence. Glenda opened the door to see Mabel there,
looking pale and resentful.
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When their eyes met, the hatred in Mabel’s eyes dissolved into tears. She collapsed into Glenda’s arms, her
voice choked with sobs. “Mom, you're finally home.”
Glenda held Mabel close, her touch uncovering the shocking thinness of her daughter. “What's happened to you?
Why are you so thin? And these marks on your face? Has someone hurt you?”
Mabel flinched at Glenda’s touch, covering her split lip with her hand. A bitter sneer crossed her face. “Where's
Dad?” she demanded.
“He left stago. What's wrong?”
Glenda examined Mabel more closely, her eyes eventually noticing the numerous hickeys on her daughter's
neck. She pulled back Mabel’s collar sharply, her voice filled with distress. “What are all these?”
Overwhelmed, Mabel could no longer contain her anguish. “Mom! I've been ruined!” she cried out. “I feel so
tainted! Dad soldfor a million dollars.
| can’t stand it any longer! Do you have any idea of the horror I've been through these last three days?”
The recollection of what she had gone through plunged Mabel into deep agony.
“That man was no lawyer; he’s the chief of police. He himself said he could have had Dad released. Dad sold me
to him for money!”
Mabel cried out, tears streaming down her cheeks. “My future is ruined. I'll never be able to marry. This is all
Dad's fault!”
“That bastard!” Glenda’s anger was nearly uncontrollable. It was clear why Lanny hadn’t mentioned anything
about Mabel and had left hours before, afraid of her reaction.
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“Mom, am | really Dad’s daughter?” Mabel cried helplessly, collapsing on the floor. “Why would he do this to me?
I don’t understand!”
Glenda regained her composure and helped Mabel to her feet, guiding her to the bathroom. “My dear, take a
long, relaxing shower. I'll bring you scontraceptive pills.”
Mabel was beyond consolation. “That man was disgusting! The thought of being pregnant terrifies me!” she
exclaimed in despair.
“Don’t worry, Mabel. | promise to find you a deserving husband. | will ensure he is a man of substantial means
and character,” Glenda promised with sincerity.
But Mabel remained unconvinced. She couldn't imagine how someone like her could ever attract a rich and
desirable husband. Her life felt irreparably broken, and she blamed Lanny entirely. She never thought Lanny
could betray her so grievously.
After her shower, Glenda dried Mabel’s hair and helped her into bed. Mabel, worn out by her emotional turmoil,
quickly fell asleep.
Glenda went back to her own room, weighed down with sorrow. She pulled out a hidden handbag and removed a
stack of cash—her secret savings, meant for a tshe never expected would cso quickly, when Lanny
might stop supporting her financially.
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