After All the Hurt, She Chose Herself novel Chapter 257

"But Bradley, I heard Aria's career is skyrocketing right now. Her influence might not have reached Javernia yet, but once Dawn actually cures the genetic disease..."

"Ivy is just as capable as Aria. Once she meets Dr. Reaves, securing a spot on that project is practically guaranteed.

"The research team doesn't need that many people, so Aria will inevitably get pushed out. You don't need to worry about her."

"...But isn't doing this too cruel to Mom?"

Listening to her hesitant voice, Bradley looked down.

"Mom has been in a coma for eleven years. The doctors said even if she wakes up, her memory will be severely impaired.

"It's highly unlikely she'll even remember Aria. Plus, Lilith is dead. *You* are the child Mom actually raised.

"She has zero emotional connection to Aria. Whether she acknowledges you or her, what difference does it make to Mom? You're far more obedient and sensible than Aria. Mom will love you more."

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"You drank quite a bit. Do you want some hangover broth?"

Aria looked at Raphael's slightly flushed face, feeling a bit concerned.

Raphael sat on her sofa, leaning back against the cushions.

"No need. I just need a minute to recover. I don't like the instant stuff you buy outside."

"I wasn't going to buy it."

Aria sighed, slowly standing up from her wheelchair.

Her surgical wound had mostly healed, and walking short distances didn't cause any issues.

Raphael had helped her so much lately; she didn't have the heart to send him upstairs alone with no one to look after him. If he threw up, no one would even know.

"I'll make you some. Just rest for a bit."

Aria's culinary skills weren't bad.

When she first started working for Gideon, making hangover broth was the very first thing she perfected.

She needed to drink it, and Gideon needed it too.

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