Chapter 230

"Jason, you have no idea… I’ve always longed for a real family. My mom died so early, and Arthur barely cared about me. You know how jealous I was of Samantha? She had Vivian doting on her, and Arthur spoiled her like a princess. Me? I had nothing…" Jason pulled Denise into his arms, gently comforting her. "Hey now, it’s okay. Even if the whole world turns its back on you, I never will. I’m here, and I’ll always be your rock. You’re going to be happy, I promise that. Leave the crap from the past behind, alright? Let’s just focus on being happy from now on. And if having parents matters that much to you, once you marry me, my mom and dad will be yours too. You and my mom get along great already, don’t you?" "Thank you, Jason," Denise whispered, her voice trembling. For her, Jason was like a beam of light breaking through years of darkness. If it hadn’t been for him, she’d still be trapped in that house, still being pushed around by Vivian and Samantha. Everyone deep down wants to feel l