Chapter 240

NATALIE’S POV The moment Oliveria left, the silence in the room felt too loud. I had so many emotions running through me – guilt, regret and confusion. I kept asking myself – what the hell was wrong with me? Oliveria didn’t do anything wrong. Lately, it just felt like my emotions were all over the place. I had been losing my patience easily and snapping at the wrong people. My chest ached every time I thought about what I said and I felt guilty as hell. Why did I say that? I had no idea why I did. It was driving me crazy. I felt like pulling my hair out. I curled my knees up against my chest, rocking slightly. The echo of my cruel words kept ringing in my head. “Then maybe you’re not a good parent either.” The look on Oliveria’s face… gods, I wanted to claw my own tongue out. She looked so heartbroken, like she couldn’t believe those words were coming from me. I didn’t believe it either. I didn’t mean that. Oliveria was the best parent to Hannah. She had sacrificed so much for her daug