Chapter 109

When Martha learned that Carlisle had brought Shirley and Ivy back, she chose to turn a blind eye, saying nothing. Had it not been for his overstepping, she would never have gotten involved in this again. But in the end, it had come to this... Martha lowered her gaze, her entire demeanor seeming to age decades instantly. "I never knew you held such resentment and hatred toward me. Fine, then. This is the good son I raised with my own hands." She stood up, her eyes clouded with red as tears threatened to spill. Without sparing Carlisle another glance, she uttered in utter disappointment, "If you can't let her go, I won't interfere anymore. I'm old now. Do as you wish." With that, Martha ascended the stairs, never once looking back at the ungrateful Carlisle. Seeing the disappointment on her face, a flicker of regret crossed Carlisle's features. He parted his lips, wanting to say something to fix things, but the words wouldn't come out in the end. It wasn't until Martha had gone