Chapter 695
Chapter 695:
Katelyn paused, and just as Dina thought she had succeeded and let out a silent sigh of relief, Katelyn turned to face her, a complex expression in her eyes.
“You don’t really want me to stay, do you? Once we move out, you’ll be the one running the house,” Katelyn said.
Dina was momentarily taken aback, wondering how her hidden thoughts had been so transparent to Katelyn.
Ignoring Dina’s shocked expression, Katelyn added, “It’s understandable, really. No one enjoys having their space disrupted by unexpected guests. It’s often said that married women belong nowhere fully—their husband’s family is their husband’s home, and their childhood home no longer holds a place for them. I always felt fortunate that despite being married, I still had my own room here, that I could always return. But today, I realized that was just my own wishful thinking. A married daughter is seen as an outsider the moment she walks down that aisle, even if she remains close to her parents p>
Dina was speechless for a moment before managing to respond. “It’s not like that p>
She knew her words might sound hollow, but she had to try. “Elianna may seem tough, but she has a soft heart. She really wants you to stay p>
“Sometimes her harsh words are just because she loves you and wants the best for you p>
Katelyn remained unconvinced.
Dina shifted tactics. “It’s already late. If you and Bernice leave now, you’ll have nowhere to go. It’s better to stay here for the night. We can sort everything else out tomorrow, okay p>
Katelyn was certain she couldn’t stay—it would be beneath her own self-respect.
“No way,” she said firmly to Dina. “There are plenty of hotels and apartments in Eighfast, a bustling city. I refuse to believe there isn’t a single place where Bernice and I can stay p>
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Katelyn had always maintained high standards for her appearance, dressing elegantly even while relaxing at home. Consequently, packing all her clothes would take some time.
However, Katelyn had decided not to take these clothes with her. To her, the clothes she no longer wanted were just clutter.
Instead, she packed some cash, cosmetics, and skincare products, and then walked out.
Bernice, similarly prepared, saw Katelyn and immediately said, “Mommy, let’s go p>
“Okay p>
As Dina approached to speak to Bernice, she was quickly cut off. “Aunt Dina, you were not in my shoes. You can’t understand how desperate I felt at that time,” Bernice said firmly. “If you were abandoned by the most trusted person in your moment of danger, could you remain calm and forgive them? If Yelena had been a moment later, I might not have made it back p>
Bernice trembled. She had been trying to push the thoughts away, but fear crept in each time she recalled the incident. The terrifying…
The possibility of not returning or seeing her mother again overwhelmed her.
Katelyn added, “Imagine if it were Amilia in that situation. Could you stay calm p>
Dina was momentarily speechless.
If it were her own precious daughter, Dina knew she would have fought fiercely without hesitation.
Finally, Dina conceded and said, “Forget it. Now that you’ve made up your mind, I won’t try to persuade you further.” She stepped aside, no longer blocking their way.
As Katelyn and Bernice descended the stairs, they noticed all eyes on them.
Elianna frowned slightly upon seeing the suitcases in their hands.