Chapter 213

Feelings were the most insignificant thing in this world. What was the point of them? They couldn't defy parental expectations, silence rumors, or change reality. "Serena, this is all my fault." Tears streamed down Mom's face. I handed her a tissue as she took a deep breath. "You and Alex grew up together. If I hadn't married Robert, maybe…" "Mom," I interrupted in a firm tone. "This isn't your fault. If anything, the reason I'm even able to work at Hastings Group and become a vice president at such a prestigious company is because I'm your daughter. If you really think about it, Mom, you've already given me a good future." "But…" Mom sobbed. "The price of that is losing your chance with Alex…" "Mom." I chuckled lightly, pretending to be at ease. "Weren't you always against me being with Alex? Why do you seem even more upset now that there's truly no possibility between us left?" "Serena." Mom grasped my hand tightly. "It's not that I was ever against it; I was just worried… I was