The Best Revenge It Wasn't Even Your Child novel Chapter 659

Lorinda's happiness was built entirely on Catherine's suffering.

Over the past few days, no matter how hard she pleaded, Latonia simply refused to accept Catherine.

It wasn't about denying Catherine's place in the Lee family—she flat-out refused to let her daughter stay friends with her.

To make matters worse, Lorinda couldn't even raise her voice at her mother. The suppression was driving her insane.

She was forced to carefully balance on a tightrope between Catherine and her parents.

This wasn't just a matter of picking a side; both sides were her entire world!

Losing either was simply not an option.

If Geoffrey and his wife were actually decent people who welcomed Catherine back and loved her, then even if Geoffrey and Davis were locked in a bitter feud that kept the two girls apart, it wouldn't hurt this badly!

"I was never as fixated on finding my birth family as you were. Now that the hope is gone, I don't really have any expectations left, so I'm not as heartbroken as you think."

Catherine grabbed a tissue and gently wiped away her friend's tears.

"Don't break your parents' hearts. You just reunited with them, and they're still furious. We're going to be best friends for the rest of our lives, our bond isn't going to snap. Just give them some time."

It would take time for Davis and his wife to let go of their rage and negativity, and finally treat Catherine with a level head.

The agony of being separated from her daughter for over twenty years—a trauma that had nearly killed Latonia—was a wound that would never fully heal.

The pain Geoffrey and his wife had inflicted on Catherine paled in comparison to the decades of suffering Davis and his wife had endured.

"At least you have Lance now."

Lorinda's eyes were swimming with tears. "If he weren't backing you up, I honestly wouldn't know how to help you, or what to do..."

Catherine was powerless against Geoffrey and his wife, and if Lorinda tried to intervene, Davis would immediately shut her down.

That would only leave Lorinda in more agony.

"He has definitely helped me." Catherine had never denied the support he provided.

"See? He's really useful."

Sniffling, she choked out between sobs, "So, Catherine, if you ever find out I did something behind your back, you have to promise not to be mad at me. I'm only doing it to protect you!"

"It's getting late. I need to go home."

Stumbling to her feet, Lorinda swayed toward the living room.

Catherine trailed behind, grabbing her coat and phone.

She didn't realize that Lorinda made a beeline straight for Lance.

"Don't forget what you promised me! If you dare break our deal, you'll face the consequences!"

As soon as she finished her threat, she caught sight of Catherine approaching from the corner of her eye. Clutching her head and groaning loudly, she practically threw herself at Harrell.

Holding Jasper by one hand, Harrell wrapped his other arm around her waist to steady her.

"Since when did you drink this much?"

Burying her face against his chest, she whined, "My head hurts, let's go, let's go!"

She had shouted the first part of her complaint.