Hold My Tear, I’m Getting My Wife Back (Leanne Castillo) novel Chapter 367

Jennifer looked visibly taken aback, "Leanne, why would you think that?"

The hardest part about saying something that's been bottled up for years is the moment you start to speak. Once you do, it becomes much easier.

Leanne said, "Ever since I joined the Richardson family, you've never liked me, and I couldn't understand why. As a child, I always thought it was because I wasn't good enough, not likable enough, and I even hoped to win your affection."

When she was first adopted by the Richardson family, she had hoped to see Jennifer as a mother figure, yearning for the maternal love she so deeply missed.

Over time, through the cold treatment, she slowly recognized her place and gave up the fantasy, living quietly under someone else's roof. After getting into college, she wisely kept her distance.

If she never treated her like a daughter, why should Leanne consider Jennifer her mother?

"I didn't know Carl had tried to blackmail you." No matter what, Jennifer had chosen to protect her, and Leanne knew she should be grateful.

"I'm really sorry for all the trouble I've caused you over the years."

Leanne had always been quiet and reserved, never sharing her feelings. Jennifer sometimes found her too subdued, not savvy or quick-witted enough.

Today, her unexpected outpouring of feelings caught Jennifer off guard.

The servants had all stepped away, leaving the living room undisturbed. Leanne's clear and honest gaze stirred something in Jennifer.

The fine bone china teacup in her hand suddenly felt heavier. She set the untouched cup of fragrant tea back on the coffee table.