Chapter 81

"I'm scared of going abroad alone. I can't be without Mom!" Monica pleaded desperately. Heidi forced herself to stay firm. "Monica, you have to learn how to be independent. I can't stay by your side forever." Those words cut through Monica like cold, sharp blades, each one slicing into her heart and leaving her bleeding. She couldn't listen anymore. Tears streamed down her face. So this was it—Kenneth and Heidi were determined to send her away. Was it just to make room for Nicole to take her place as the rightful daughter of the family? Monica didn't say another word. She turned around and ran out of the room. Her eyes burned with resentment and hatred. "Nicole… you forced me into this!" Meanwhile, Aaron had spent the past two days sending messages to Nicole, but she hadn't responded once. For the first time, he realized there was someone even more patient than he was. He used to ignore others' messages and even block them if they got on his nerves. But now, karma had come for