Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 319

Dorothy's face stiffened, and with a snort, she declared, "So what if I cut it myself?"

Hearing that, I lost interest in arguing further and turned to Susan, "Susan, can I leave now?"

I thought she was defending her daughter. But with everything laid bare, it was clear it had nothing to do with me.

Unexpectedly, Susan affectionately pinched Dorothy's cheek. "Have you lost your mind? Sacrificing your reputation to slander her?"

Dorothy pouted, whining, "Mom, I'm sorry. She's as stubborn as they come. I had no other choice but to resort to this."

"It's okay." Susan spoke lovingly, "Go upstairs, honey. I will handle it."

Her tone was gentle, devoid of any blame. Probably, she was the most indulgent mother in the world.

Dorothy beamed with joy. "Mom, thank you, you're the best!"

With that, she bounded up the stairs while Susan watched her go with a tender smile.

Once Dorothy was out of sight, Susan slowly turned her gaze to me, looking at me as if I was something filthy. "Jane, I offered you a way out, but you refused."

Then, she turned to the bodyguards and ordered, "Make her kneel outside! Bring her back to me when she's ready to leave the country."

Stunned, I faced her. "What right do you have to do this?"

"Right?" Susan scoffed, "Maybe you should ask yourself what 'right' means."