Leah was too sharp to miss the underlying meaning. After she got home, she couldn't wait to add some extra drama to the evening's events and share them with Tara for hours.
Chloe knew that with Tara's fiery personality, she would definitely storm the TV station the next morning.
So, everything that happened this morning was exactly what Chloe had expected. After being framed by Linda yesterday, she was determined to settle the score. However, she had used Tara in the process, so she apologized.
Tara, upon hearing this, wasn't angry at all. Instead, her eyes were filled with sympathy. "Standing up for you is the least I could do. But one thing, Chloe—you should've called me last night. I would've been there in a heartbeat. I would've exposed that snake for who she truly is and maybe even broken that brat's leg to vent your anger. How could I let you suffer so much?"
Chloe's eyes welled up with tears. She hugged Tara tightly. "Thank you, Mom."
Tara hugged her back and sighed. "Luca, that foolish boy. He doesn't know his own luck and let you down. He's still delusional to this point, and I can't possibly ask you to turn back and forgive him. So, from now on, I'll consider you my own daughter. You'll still call me Mom, and it'll be as if I had two daughters, you and Belle. We'll be a happy family together."
Chloe nestled in Tara's arms, acting playfully. "You'll always be my mom."
Tara's face lit up with contentment. Suddenly, she remembered something. "Is it true that you're now with Mr. Connor from the Sartori family?"
At this, Chloe's face turned a bit awkward, but in the end, she just nodded.
Tara nodded, too. "You should date more. You've wasted too much time on that boy. Go out and have fun. Even if it doesn't lead anywhere, I can tell just based on Mr. Connor's looks and physique that it's worth it."
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