Chapter 98

How would Mdm. Foster have felt if she found out that I exchanged my freedom for her treatment? She would definitely blame herself to no end. "We're much better now. Don't worry," I lied. Mdm. Foster's expression suddenly became steely. "Why are you lying to me, kid?" She looked at me with a gaze full of heartache. "If you really aren't happy anymore, then it's best to break things off while they're still on a good note." She sighed, and I felt my eyes tearing up for some reason. Both Rene and Mdm. Foster could see my pain, but the ones who were supposed to see it the clearest were ignoring all the signs. I held back the truth that was threatening to break its way out of my throat. I smiled at Mdm. Foster and said, "Don't worry. If things get bad enough that we have to break up, I'll prioritize my own well-being." "You've always been so reluctant to trouble anyone or ask for help. Even now you're still the same. How much longer are you going to subject yourself to pain because