LIORAÉThe back of my ears suddenly felt hotter, even under the chilly air from the AC.My mother was never this nice to me. She knew about Soren, and maybe even the baby. As usual, I was her ticket out of poverty.“I always thought Evan Mercer was a great catch, but I was wrong,” she beamed with joy.I could already picture the smile stretching across her face. In her mind, Soren's fortune had already become ours. “I should have trusted you when you called off the engagement. You have always been a great dreamer,” she continued, praising me.I never intended to fall into Soren Vale's bed. It was a stupid mistake born out of a heartbreak I didn't deserve.“Mom...”“Be good, Lioraé. Mothers are always right,” she cut me off before I could stop her from building castles she didn't deserve.“You know your father has some unpaid debts. I'm sure if you ask Mr. Vale about it, he will—”“Enough, Mom.” My voice rose.She sputtered on the other end, obviously taken aback by my sudden sharpnes
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