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Chapter 017

Author: Rhoda Wrights
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-21 11:29:39

The sight of Edna, with tears streaming down her face and a paper towel held to her eyes, was truly heartbreaking. Clearly, Helen's departure affected her the most out of everyone present.

“Why worry now? Brielle's got it all under control,” Helen coolly proclaimed, “Andrei's in good hands. No reason for anyone to fret. No need at all. My girl's got the situation handled.”

“I thought you weren't leaving until Jane has her baby.”

“Now, Edna, don’t get yourself worked up. My daughter is about to deliver, you know that. She needs me by her side."

“I thought we still had about three more months until Jane's due date.”

"A pregnancy lasts nine months, Edna, not twelve."

Edna gave a small, embarrassed laugh, “I know that, of course.”

Helen smiles sweetly at me; “You’re a godsend, Brielle. Who would’ve thought Eva’s selfishness would bring someone like you into our lives? I would’ve laughed in their face. But here you are. It’s amazing how life can throw you a curveball and still l
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