Breaking Point

Sophia rushed in, accompanied by her granddaughter-in-law, Lillian.

Maybe she was too flustered to notice Elara standing nearby, but Lillian looked genuinely shocked to see her here.

"Mom!" Lauren called out, her voice trembling.

In that moment of vulnerability, all Lauren wanted was her mother. Tears filled her eyes as she instinctively reached out, only to be met with the sharp sound of a slap c