Substitute Wife, Genius CEO novel Chapter 285

Lost in her own world, Leila didn't even notice Summer's arrival.

Summer opened her mouth to call out to her, but her throat felt dry and tight. It finally came out as a weak, "Hello."

Startled, Leila looked up. The moment she saw Summer's face, her eyes turned utterly venomous, blazing with murderous intent.

"Lily, you fake! Give my daughter her name back!"

Leila lunged at Summer like a madwoman.

Summer didn't back away. Instead, she opened her arms and hugged the older woman, letting Leila's withered hands yank at her hair. "I'm not Lily. My name is Summer."

Summer's scalp burned with pain. It felt like a little more force would rip her hair out by the roots, but she didn't flinch or try to stop her, simply continuing to speak.

"I grew up without parents. I was raised in an orphanage."

"Lily, die! Go to hell!" Leila kept raving, her hands flying to Summer's throat, looking as if she desperately wanted to strangle her.

Summer grimaced in pain, but she kept a gentle smile on her face. "You said we look so alike. Could we be mother and daughter? Could I be your baby?"

"I miss my mom so much."

"Mom... my heart hurts."

Leila froze instantly, as if she had been hit by a paralyzing spell. She stared blankly at Summer, the deadly grip on her throat finally loosening.

Her eyes flickered with a sudden lucidity. "What did you call me?"

Tears streamed down Summer's face as she choked out, "Mom."

That single word completely shattered Leila's delusions. She let go completely.

"You aren't lying. You really aren't that illegitimate child. The way that bastard girl looks at me is entirely different."

"Her eyes hold nothing but endless disgust and contempt. She would never look at me with pity."

"Besides, she would never come to see me. I'm so sorry. I lost control and had an episode."

Summer proactively reached out and gripped Leila's hands. "Mom, I don't blame you, because you are the mother who gave birth to me and loved me."

Leila stared at Summer in astonishment.

Summer nodded with absolute sincerity. "I really am your daughter."

"Why are you so sure Lily isn't yours? Do you have a way to tell us apart? Then look at me."

Leila stared blankly at Summer's face.

Summer smiled gently and gave her a firm, reassuring nod.

As if under a spell, Leila took Summer's left hand, inspecting the space between her index and middle fingers.

Right there, sat a tiny, red mole.

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