Shining Bright After Rebirth (Diana and Steven) novel Chapter 825

Chapter 825 Too Late

Lily smiled at Jean, her voice calm. "Jean, Amelie is your mother now. Don't call me 'Mom' anymore. Our connection ends here. Go live the life you've chosen."

Jean's eyes widened. She hadn't truly wanted her mother to leave her, even if she'd once thought so. This was the outcome she'd wanted, but why did it hurt so much?

She shook her head, beginning to cry. "No, Mom, you'll always be my mom."

"Jean, you need to take responsibility for your choices. I heard every word you said to Amelie yesterday at the mall. You never wanted me to be alive. You wanted Amelie to be your mom. I've granted your wish. Please, don't come into my life again."

Lily had already made up her mind. Once her leg healed, she would leave the city with her parents and start anew elsewhere.

Rather than being tormented by others, she wanted to be good to the people who had raised her.

Her parents had worked hard to bring her up, and now, in their old age, she wanted to spend time with them, perhaps even travel together.

Jean looked at Lily in disbelief, seeing no trace of warmth or emotion in her once kind, expectant gaze.

For the first time, Jean realized that her mother had truly given up on her.

A wave of fear surged through her.

Lily had heard everything she'd said at the mall with Amelie just the day before.

"Mom..." she whispered.

But Lily didn't turn back, addressing Diana instead. "Diana, I'm heading back. You should get some rest as well. It's too cold out here."