Chapter 247 The Scar

Before Rose could finish her question, Sarina directly answered, "He's dead." Rose stared at Sarina in shock, taking a long moment before speaking again. "Dead?" Sarina looked at her calmly and nodded silently. Rose was stunned by the answer and felt at a loss. She even repeated the word, thinking she must have misheard. It was like stabbing someone and then pouring salt on the wound. Rose felt deeply ashamed and remorseful, regretting her impulsiveness. She thought about why Sarina never talked about her past and why Sofia always seemed hesitant when asked. Finally, after Rose's persistent questioning, Sofia had sighed, "Sarina's past is like a scar on her heart. It's better not to ask." Now, Rose finally understood what Sofia meant. She realized why Sarina was raising her two kids alone—it was out of necessity. Sarina seemed unwilling to accept anyone's kindness, perhaps fearing she might burden others or due to some unspeakable concerns. Thinking about this, Rose felt even