Chapter 38: Why Blame Another When We’re At Fault?
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"Un—unforgivable! This is too much!"
Samantha’s indignant words rang above Stephanie’s sobbing. The middle-aged woman held the crying young lady in her arms, hoping to soothe her daughter’s hurt feelings.
Oh... How much her heart broke seeing her beloved daughter so miserable like this.
"M-mom... Is this my fault? Lari... is she so angry with me? I didn’t mean to make her upset... I swear! I never meant it!"
Nestling closer to Samantha, Stephanie hiccuped as she tried to speak. Her words were incoherent. Her chest rose and fell while her shoulders shook from her crying.
Strands of Stephanie’s blond hair clung to her damp face, her eyes bloodshot. The previous pristine appearance she curated for tonight’s event was ruined by the chaos left by Lariette.
Horrified, Samantha quickly shook her head. She pulled Stephanie closer to her, stroking the lady’s trembling back. Her heart hurt for the misery endured by her daughter.
"No! You’re not at fault, my dear. Don’t ever think like that. That girl is just rebelling against us! Yes! She’s trying to rebel!"
"Mom..."
"Oh, Phanie... Don’t blame yourself. It’s not your fault."