“Good observation.” Thompson’s low voice suddenly became cold.
Although there was no superfluous expression on his face, Julie could see right through him; he was unpleasant.
What had she said, to turn him against her?
The man continued to eat, without making eye contact with Julie. He could enjoy his dish, but now, Julie couldn’t.
Absent-minded, the fork dangled from her mouth, as her mind went back in time, to ten years before.
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When Julie’s mother passed away, and her stepmother, Linda White, entered the house, Julie didn’t merely lose maternal love, but paternal love as well.
Laurence didn’t treat her well, no matter how hard she worked in school. He only seemed to care about Jasmine, who in his eyes was sensible and clever.
Once, Julie intentionally
