Chapter 81

Curtis' ruthless words were like thousands of knives stabbing Margot's heart.

That bleeding, still-beating heart instantly shattered into pieces—it could no longer be a whole.

She endured the pain and no longer looked at him.

Curtis also stormed out and slammed the door, no longer caring about her.

For several days in a row, Margot had locked herself in her room, becoming increasingly withdrawn and depressed.

That was when Laura came over to play.

As soon as she got out of the car, she hugged her favorite doll and ran toward the house.

While running, she shouted, "Margot, are you home?"

When she ran to the living room, Doris called out to her.

"Welcome, Ms. Laura."

Laura stopped in her tracks. She was wearing a white dress. Her hair was styled into two braids, and her face was lovely—she looked charming.

She smiled at Doris and asked, "Doris, where's Margot?"

"Ms. Stone's upstairs. Her mood hasn't been that great these past few days. Can you go and persuade her to go to the