Cornelia didn't deny it, she just chuckled and said, "Life's a rollercoaster, you gotta go through all sorts of stuff to grow."
"No matter what, you gotta look after yourself."
"I will, totally."
Cornelia looked up at the sky. It was the dead of night and the bright moon was slowly rising, hanging lonely in the horizon. That was exactly how she felt. Despite having Patricia by her side, Cornelia felt incredibly lonely. It was as if she were a small boat adrift in the vast sea, unable to find her way back home.
Patricia spoke up again, "Nelly, I..."
Cornelia cut her off, "Patricia, you can just say what you want to say. No need to tiptoe around it."
Looking a bit uncomfortable, Patricia said, "I don't have any kids and it's just me. I've been working for the Hartley family for years and I've come to see them as my own family..."
"Now that Marc doesn't need me, and I have nowhere to go. If you're okay with it, I can stay and look after you. You don't have to pay me, just give me a place to live."
After working for the Hartley family for so many years, Patricia had saved quite a bit. But without them, she didn't know what to do with it.
Cornelia had always been looked after by Patricia. Now that Patricia needed help, she wouldn't turn a blind eye. "Patricia, I've got a place in Lakeview Estates. After Tahlia moved out, it's just been me. You can live with me."
Patricia replied, "Okay. I can cook, clean, all that stuff. You just focus on your comics and making money."
Cornelia grinned, "Great. It's nice to have you around."
Patricia said, "I really like you and want to take care of you. I'm glad you're giving me this opportunity."
Cornelia answered, "I like you too, Patricia."
The two of them chatted and laughed as they left the villa. To an outsider, it seemed like they were not affected by the divorce at all.
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