Chapter 14

I knew that Brooke was having a hard time at the Rivers' household. But did that mean I had to suffer alongside her too?

Brooke was born an illegitimate daughter to the Rivers family.

Although I wasn't the least bit interested in the elite circle's political drama, I still couldn't help paying attention to everything related to Brooke.

Karen was a cunning woman. After all, she was a mistress who eventually forced the legitimate wife away and took her place as the lady of the household. However, she always looked down on me and made things difficult for me on purpose.

Still, I put up with it for Brooke's sake.

However, I was already married at that time. I had also let go of Brooke then. I was just there because I needed to report to Brooke for some work matters, but Karen just kicked me out of the house without reason.

Meanwhile, Brooke was weak to her mother's power, so she only watched from the sidelines as I was humiliated by Karen. She silently permitted it.

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