Chapter 77

Ellen appeared to be taken aback by Rowena's question. If that question had been asked the first time Ellen met Chase, the answer would have been that Ellen was forced to do everything. Ellen, on the other hand, would now give the exact opposite response.

"If I had to do that, Mother, I wouldn't stay by Chase's side. If this man had mistreated me, I would not have kept the child, and he would have taken me to a hospital for an abortion. So you don't have to be concerned about me, Mother. I received a lot of love from this man as we got to know each other."

If Ellen and Chase's relationship was still bad, what Ellen would say would be very different. Ellen would say a lot of things if she could. However, Ellen couldn't say anything that would make Chase look bad to Rowena's eyes right now. Ellen had to admit that she wished she had more time with Chase. Furthermore, they were already lovers, and Ellen clearly did not want to be