Chapter 240

Patty's eyes welled up as she reminisced about her years of hardship.

"You had it all - parents with prestigious jobs, pampered like a princess, living carefree. How could you possibly understand my situation?" she said, her voice tinged with bitterness.

I sighed, "Every blessing comes with its own price. I used to live a happy and smooth life. But after everything that's happened, I'm just as alone now. All I can do is accept my circumstances and keep moving forward."

Noticing a flicker of shame in Patty's eyes after my rebuke, I softened my tone, trying to connect with her.

Wiping away tears, Patty continued, "At least you still have your job! I'm so isolated at work, I can't bear to stay any longer."

"Are you envious of the rumors that I slept my way into this position? Or jealous of the gossip about Francis and me?" I needed to paint my situation bleaker than hers to quell her resentment. "The cyberbullying and rumors are enough to push anyone to the edge. All I can do now is work