Mr. Fraser stared at me, his expression a mix of shock and anger, but it quickly settled into a calm demeanor.
Various emotions swirled within him for a long time before he finally looked at me intently.
"I only have one question. Have you been well all these years?"
I stood frozen, taken aback by his complex expression, my heart mixed with emotions.
His question was simple yet profound as it unexpectedly brought to light the thoughts I had buried deep inside.
I took a deep breath, trying to make my voice steady and resolute. "These years, I haven't been too good, but not too bad as well. Life has its ups and downs, but I've learned to be strong."
I spoke slowly, my gaze fixed on his face. I could feel that behind Mr. Fraser's words lay countless truths—truths he wanted to say but didn't dare to voice.
"The only condition for my departure back then was that I hoped Jack would take good care of you. So, I'm eager to know if he has treated you well all these years."
I almost laughed at the absurdity of his words. How could Jack possibly treat me well?
As my biological father, he had treated me like a commodity, eager to gain benefits from me at any chance he got.
His words landed like a heavy blow, striking my already fragile heart. I took a deep breath, struggling to keep the tears at bay, my voice trembling slightly.
"When I was little, I had no memory of my mother. Jack told me she was insane and got locked away in a mental hospital. Eventually, unable to bear the pressure of life, she took poison and ended her life."
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