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113. Does It Hurt?

Author: Pixie
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

“How does it feel to be rejected by your own daughter? Does it hurt?” Susan's voice was soft. However, her words stuck straight into Frank's inner wounds.

"So much, but I know what I feel is not comparable to what they have felt all this time. I know,” Frank nodded with a twitching chin.

Seeing how pathetic the CEO looked, Susan smiled wryly. Without a word, she stepped in and sat in one of the chairs near the table.

“It's good that you know. The suffering they experience will never be comparable to your suffering. How could it be?"

Susan looked up, scanning the luxurious interior of the room. “You live in such a nice place, while we have to rent a shabby apartment. Only here Louis and Emily can have their own room, thanks to your generosity.”

Smiling sadly, Susan shifted her gaze towards the shelves filled with displays. “They don't even have nice toys like other kids. So far, they have only played with cheap goods and books. Only here they can enjoy the little luxuries.”

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Emelda
Frank should be given a break, it’s all Kara ‘s fault that he wasn’t involved in the kids life, it was a one night stand and after which he never saw her until years later
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Bernie Greenall
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