Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Chapter 3619

On the way back to the office, Clarissa called Kathryn. As soon as Kathryn answered, Clarissa asked, “Kathryn, where are you right now?”

“Resting at home,” Kathryn replied.

“Thanks to you, Mom, I spent a few days in the hospital. I just got back home, and you told me to keep resting, so that’s what I’m doing.”

Clarissa’s voice trembled as she asked, “Have you done something behind my back to hurt me again?”

“Mom, what exactly are you talking about?” Kathryn asked calmly.

her anger. What was she referring to? Kathryn had betrayed her countless times.

she was the one holding everything together. Her husband and sons lived off her money, and while they were dependent on her, they didn’t contribute much. Her daughter, Kathryn, had the ability to help,

plenty,” Clarissa said weakly, frustration and exhaustion

bond mean anything to you?” Kathryn was silent for a moment before responding, “How much of a mother-daughter

were polite, but their affection was reserved for Shiloh. In their eyes, Shiloh was their true daughter

her place, enjoying everything that should have been Kathryn’s, yet the family blamed

time, but Kathryn hadn’t had much time to build those feelings with her biological family. She felt a little attachment to her mother, but it wasn’t deep. Her values and way of life were formed long before she reunited with her biological family

After a long pause, she said, “No matter what you think

for you. If I’m trying to protect you, can’t you stand by my side? Even if you don’t, at least