Chapter 181 Vanished

Elinor could not bring herself to even look at Diana. Every glimpse of her was a reminder of the past, of the countless times she and Jaxson had clashed, all because of the woman standing before her. Diana might have looked deserving of pity now, but Elinor's well of sympathy had run dry for her. After all, who had been there to feel for Elinor's own troubles through the years? She had never needed anyone's pity, yet the sight of Diana stirred something within her. Memories flooded back—every argument, every painful moment—and her heart ached. Her old wound was throbbing with fresh hurt. "Mom, look after them. I'll go fetch Madelyn and sort out the school stuff," Elinor said, then turned on her heel and left. Her mood did not lift until she saw Madelyn, whose sweet smile slowly chased the clouds away. Elinor bent down, opening her arms as her daughter ran into them. "Mommy, Mommy, I had the best day at preschool! Why did you pick me up early? And what about Adrian? Is he coming ho