Petra was deep in her memories when the smile on her face disappeared. “His parents thought that I, with my puny, ordinary background, was not even worthy enough to shine his shoes. Marrying him was totally out of the equation. But I refused to submit. I was like a fool, declaring majestic words and flowery promises before them. We were like fools telling them how in love we were with each other, how we could not live without each other, yet they didn’t care. Alas, he couldn't stand the pressure from his parents, and he relented."
When she reached that part of her speech, her eyes were red. I looked at her coldly, and I did not say anything.
Petra sniffled. "I was so mad I left him and went overseas. I wanted to build my own career to prove to his parents that what I had said was not just a bunch o f glorified lies, and I also wanted him to regret relenting to his parent's wishes. At the time, I didn't know I was pregnant. When I found out, I contemplated whether I should proceed with an abortion, but I decided against it. I loved him, so I couldn’t bear to abort our baby. Do you know how hard it was for a pregnant woman to survive overseas?” "I remember your loss of the baby happened locally,
President White." I chimed in apathetically.
Petra nodded. "I wanted to build a successful career, s o I couldn't take care of the child. I sent her back, hoping he would take care of her for the time being. What I didn't expect was for his parents to be so cruel. They threw her away. By the time I found out, it was too late. I couldn't find her. I couldn't find her for ten whole years."
I saw how in pain she was, and I gritted my teeth. "It seems like President White understands the importance of a baby to their mother. So, how could you be so cruel and let my baby die, President White?"
"Compared to your baby, my baby's more important." Petra's expressions were no longer kind. "I swore that i f I could get Cindy back, I would give her whatever she wanted, no matter the price I had to pay. Wanda Lane, I gave you a chance. As long as you left Theo Grant, I would spare your child.”
"Looks like you're admitting to being guilty." I barked coldly as I tried to suppress the flames of rage that were fanning in my heart.
I knew she was one of the murderers, and there was a possibility she was the mastermind behind the entire thing.
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