Deanna pulled a long face. She shook off Selina's hands and took a step back.

"You can drop the act, Selina. And stop trying to use me and my mother as your defense. Brian doesn't love you anymore. Even if he leaves Rosalynn, he still won't choose you. Leave, and don't ever step inside our house again. You're not welcome here!"

Without waiting for Selina's answer, Deanna turned around and left.

Her figure stood straight.

In just a few days, she seemed to have grown up so much.

The once naive and straightforward girl was gone.

A shrewd and discerning woman had taken her place.

Selina watched as she entered the villa, her own expression darkening.

She gave a cold snort.

Was Deanna cutting her off?

The only reason why Selina chose to befriend her was because she was of some use.

Inside the villa, Brian and Noemi went downstairs, followed by several servants carrying luggage.

Brian was also carrying a suitcase in his hand. He was helping Noemi move.

Deanna's eyes turned red again.

She wrapped her arms around Noemi and sobbed.

“Mom.”

She crumbled, confronted by the reality of her mother leaving their home.

Noemi's eyes reflected her daughter's-weary and tear-streaked.

She patted Deanna on the back and pushed her own emotions down.

“Don't worry about us, Deanna. The new semester is about to begin.