Farewell My Stepfather novel Chapter 24

Chapter 24

Paulette didn’t answer.

Paulette’s finger slipped, and the surge of water fell, forming a stream under her feet.

Maxine looked at Paulette and smiled, “Elnora asked me to cheer you up. In my opinion, you’re a big girl now, and it’s OK to have a temper. If Nelson has done things that you can’t forgive, you’re free to give him the cold shoulder. It’s fine. I just hope you can talk to me about it. At least, I can analyze the situation for you.

She paused before adding, “Of course, it’s perfectly fine if you don’t want to talk about it.”

Paulette had grown up and could think independently.

Paulette thought she had gotten over it, but Maxine’s words caused her tears to well up.

She didn’t know how to express her feelings. Because as she thought about it…she couldn’t what Nelson had done was seriously wrong.

He just didn’t love her.

say

What Patricia had done was wrong, but it was her fault only.

Paulette didn’t have the right to demand that Nelson be nice to her forever. What’s more, she had to accept that he’d never returned her love.

“It’s nothing.”

Paulette smiled, “Maxine, it’s just that I’m a grown–up now. I can’t depend

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on Dad for everything… After all, he’s going to have a family of his own.”

Maxine understood her meaning.

She sighed inwardly. Although she felt for Paulette, there was nothing she could do.

Maxine wasn’t an old–fashioned person, but she knew love couldn’t be forced.

She took off her gloves, walked up to Paulette, and patted her head softly. “Indeed, you’re a grown–up now. A kind and beautiful woman. You’re going to find a man who loves you. I look forward to it.”

Paulette nodded heavily. “Yes, I will.”

Maxine had a long talk with Paulette.

People grew up when you didn’t notice. Paulette was the same.

She wasn’t the reckless, talkative, and naughty girl anymore. She had gained a calm and quiet aura after so many things.

In some way, it was good news.

After working on the garden for the afternoon, Paulette went to the kitchen to help with dinner.

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