Chapter 21
Seth had been stuck in meetings all morning, and his mood was already foul.
When he entered his office and saw Clarissa waiting for him, his frustration only deepened, clearly written across his face.
"Why are you here?" he asked coldly.
Hearing this, Clarissa's eyes filled with tears, and soon they were streaming down her face.
She sobbed, and her voice trembled with emotion as she said, "Seth, I didn't mean to hurt Layla. I just couldn't stand how cold and indifferent she is toward Ben. You have no idea what happened yesterday. Layla was so kind to other kids, but when it came to Ben, she treated him like he didn't matter."
She continued, "Ben's just a child. He can't handle that kind of rejection. He cried so much in the car. My heart broke for him. I thought if I could just get rid of Layla, Ben wouldn't have to feel so hurt anymore.
"Please don't stop me from seeing Ben. He'll miss me. His mother already abandoned him. If I leave him too, he won't be able to handle it. I do
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