Chapter-45*Proof Of My Betrayal*

Zelene Sallow:

I told my mom about what happened, my voice shaking as I went over the story. Tears ran down my face as I buried my head in her lap, seeking comfort from her calming presence. She gently supported me, giving me a sense of comfort, and then told me to wash my face and freshen up.

I followed her advice, knowing that I had a showdown with Axel coming up in just a few minutes. As I went downstairs, I heard Ray and his mom having a heated argument. Besides their voices, there were other unclear sounds coming from Lady Jewel's bedroom. I sat down next to my daughter, still teary-eyed from all the intense emotions.

My daughter was my only source of comfort now. She was the reason I kept moving forward and didn't care about all the accusations on my character. Now, they wanted to reopen those wounds. But could anyone ever clear my name?

"I feel like I can't handle this every single day," I confided in my mom, my voice carrying a mix of frustration and sadness. "It's as if t