Chapter 135

Chapter

135

been over a decade, but the memory was as vivid as if it happened just yesterday.

She recalled the day she returned from a tearful trip to the restroom only to find Katie holding out two ice creams, one for her and one for Vesta. As a waiter passed by with a tray full of dirty dishes, one of the ice creams got nicked and smeared with a bit of grease. Vesta immediately chose the untouched one.

Katie just ruffled her head with a laugh, not bothering to exchange the spoiled one for a new treat.

When she handed over the ice cream without a word about the missing piece, it struck her. Given the Hawkins family's wealth at the time, replacing the ice cream would have been no issue. They could afford thousands, yet Katie didn't.

That moment crystallized the realization that Katie's affections had soured.