Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts

Chapter 65

Erica led Izzy out into the corridor, a faint grin tugging at Izzy' lips. She was fond of this level of trust.

At the couch reserved for guests in the corridor, Izzy hung her head low, a hint of guilt creeping in, "Mum, thank you, but I'm really sorry."

Seeing Izzy like this, Erica couldn't help but chuckle, ruffling her hair with a sigh, a bit worried about her character.

"Izzy, I'm your mother. What I said in front of your aunt and uncle was from the heart. I truly see you as my own daughter. You don't have to thank me, okay?"

Hearing "I'm your mother", Izzy was moved beyond words. It's often said that mother-in-laws are naturally biased and can't compare to a real mom.

But that wasn't the case for her. Even when people accused her of being a mistress, Erica still trusted and defended her unconditionally.

She really was lucky.

Izzy nodded slightly and said in a soft voice, "Alright."

"That's my girl." Erica ruffled Izzy's hair and sat her down.

Her heart was warm.

With a mother-in-law like this, why hide the past? "Mom, I don't know if Ethan told you, but I had a car accident a few years ago. I can't remember the past clearly, just vaguely. The woman just now is my half-sister, my mom committed suicide because of my dad's betrayal. And on the night before my engagement party when I was 22, which was five years ago, I saw my fiancé cheating on me

with my sister. I was so hurt and angry that I ran her over on the day of the engagement party, leaving her legs crippled. My stepmother insisted on suing me, but my aunt

reached an agreement with them. I cut ties with the Galeana family, and they dropped the charges and stopped bothering me. After that, I went to B City with my aunt, then met Ethan."

Even if Izzy didn't tell her the rest, Erica knew that it was nothing more than marrying Ethan and then moving to A City with him. Looking at Izzy, with her clear and innocent eyes, Erica thought she didn't at all seem like a scheming person.

Although it was quite a coincidence that everything happened five years ago. She chose not to delve into the past anymore. She was satisfied with the situation.

Erica held Izzy's hand, with her eyes full of worry, "Izzy, how're the injuries you got back then?"

Unable to hold back her tears, Izzy started crying. Erica took out a handkerchief and wiped them away for her, "Silly girl, why are you crying?"

Emma was seriously injured in the legs. It was obvious that the accident was severe. How could she be unscathed? She had been in a coma for over a month due to severe blood loss and even had a cardiac arrest, but she was successfully resuscitated. Even the doctors said it was a medical miracle that she survived.

Regardless, it was all in the past. Izzy didn't want to worry Erica, so she shook her head and said, "I was in a coma for over a month. When I woke up, I had only lost my memory. I have some trauma from the accident, but everything else is fine."

"That's good." Erica was relieved. Her son finally found someone he liked, and she didn't want him to bear the pain of loss again.

Seeing that Erica didn't mind her past, Izzy felt the pressure that had been building up in her heart for some time finally dissipated. But she was somewhat curious, "Mom, aren't you worried about what I've done before? Aren’t you doubting my character?"

Erica smiled, "You're not a bad kid."

Regardless of the truth, she had lived long enough to see it all. This kind of thing was too common.

Izzy cutting ties with the Galeana family meant she had given up everything that should've been hers and let Emma take her place.

She's been away from home for years, and Emma is safe now. Nobody owes anyone anything. In this circle, are there any real secrets?

At the time, the suicide of the General Manager of the Galeana Group due to her husband's affair was a hot topic, and Erica knew about it. But she never thought she would be connected with Izzy now.

"After I came back, I encountered Aiden twice. Once was by accident, and the other time was when Aiden deliberately waited for me outside our company." Izzy also told Erica about her encounters with Aiden.

"Any woman who's met Ethan won't hold onto the past, as long as she's not crazy." Erica said confidently, knowing how excellent her son was. After being loved by him, which woman would choose to hold onto a cheating man?

"Haha." Izzy couldn't help but laugh. She finally understood why Ethan was occasionally so narcissistic. It turns out he inherited 'narcissism' from his mom.

Not long ago, after Ethan saw Aiden, he also said to her, "You have bad taste in men." His attitude towards her ex-fiancé was one of disdain.

"Laughing at what?" Erica looked at Izzy, puzzled.

Izzy told Erica what she was just thinking. After hearing it, Erica also couldn't help but laugh, "That's definitely my son." Those were indeed words her son would say. "Alright, Izzy, don't feel burdened about the past. If Emma bothers you again, you don't have to put up with it or worry about tainting our family's reputation. Some people are just naturally lowlifes. They don't appreciate kindness and force you to get serious. You should be more assertive, make her back off when she sees you so she will never dare approach or insult you again."

Izzy smiled and nodded, "Okay, mom." Erica patted Izzy's hand with a teasing smile on her face, "Alright, let's go back in. We can't keep Ethan waiting too long." She saw how agitated her son was when Izzy was gone for just a while, constantly glancing at the door, which made her come out to check. Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

"Mom." Izzy blushed slightly.

Erica hoisted Izzy up, with Izzy willingly looping her arm through Erica's. A hint of a smile tugged at the corner of Erica's lips.

When they returned to the private room, everyone was still chatting away. Yet, Ethan's eyes immediately zeroed in on Izzy's slightly red eyes, his brows furrowing in concern. Once Izzy had settled down, he couldn't help but whisper, "What happened just now?"

Shaking her head subtly, Izzy responded quietly, "Nothing much, just bumped into some jerks. Don't worry, your mom was there, I didn't get the short end of the stick." Ethan exhaled in relief, "That's good to hear."