Chapter 1995

Angeline sighed. “To be honest with you, I hate her more than you do. From the first time she hurt me, the hatred I had for her had been buried deep within me. Every time she hurt me, the seed of hatred that I had planted in me was watered and fertilized, making my hatred grow stronger and stronger.

“Ultimately, all the hatred in me grew into a gigantic tree, seeping into every fiber and flesh of my being. To unearth such hatred is the same as crushing my body into pieces. How agonizing would that be?”

Jay looked at Angeline in astonishment. He was surprised to learn that the pain Chloe caused Angeline had been etched into her bones and heart to such a terrifying extent.

Jenson and Baby Robbie were even more puzzled now.

“Mommy, if you hate her so much, why did you forgive her?” Jenson asked.

Angeline laughed bitterly. “Forgive her? I would probably never forgive her. The pain she has caused me is impossible to forget. My heart would hurt every time I cast my mind back to the time