Chapter 235 Impulsive Vow To An Enigmatic Husband

• This was reality, the harsh reality Zack didn’t want to accept it, but he couldn’t change it nor protect Cornelia from getting hurt. That was the real shit he cared about Cornelia got it. “Zack, I’m a grown woman I can look after myself. You don’t owe me anything, no need to beat yourself up.” Zack said. “I know you’re tough as nails, but that doesn’t mean we don’t need each other.” Cornelia chuckled, “We’ve got our place together, you think we can just split up that easy?” Abigail was stuffing Zack’s plate with food. “You’re always so thoughtful.” They all laughed and finished up dinner. After dinner, Cornelia spent some time drawing comics. When she was about to hit the sack, she got a text from Hannah [Cornelia, are you asleep?] Comelia replied [Nah, still up] As soon as she sent the text, Hannah called her. Cornelia picked up the phone and heard Hannah asking “Cornelia, is it a good time to talk? Cornelia said, “Sure, what’s up?” Hannah said, “Nothing important, just feel like yapping.” Cornelia said, “Cool, I’m all ears” Hannah said, “I’m almost done filming my new series. I don’t know why, but I’ve been feeling a bit emply lately” Cornelia said, ‘Maybe you’re too invested in this character. You’re a seasoned actress, you need to learn how to shake it off and snap out of character” Hannah said, “And that comic artist.
• After reaching out once, she just disappeared. I’ve sent her tons of messages, but she never responds. I don’t know if I pissed her off or something” Cornelia said, “You’re such a sweetheart, who would hate you? Maybe she doesn’t even log into Fac**ook, she might not even know you messaged her I’m pretty sure she’d reply if she knew.” Cornelia had created a Fac***ok acc*unt for Hannah since she hardly used social media. After following Hannah and sending her some encouraging messages, she uninstalled Fac**ook. Thus she had no idea Hannah had sent her tons of messages Hannah said. “You really think so?” Cornelia said, “I think it’s pretty likely” Hannah said, “Cornelia, I overheard Steven and Zavier talking last night. They were saying something about President Hartley hiding Skyler, is that true?” Cornelia said, “It’s not that President Hartley hid Skyler. He helped her escape from Zavier’s control, there’s a significant difference” Hannah said, “Cornelia, do you know where Skyter is now? Cornelia shook her head, I don’t dare to ask. I’m afraid I might lead them to her Hannah said, “I hope Skyler can live the life she wants.” Cornelia said. “She will, and so will we.” Hannah forced a smile. “Really?” Steven always wore a smile and was polite to everyone. Yet, it was these seemingly nice but cunning men who were the most frightening, even more so than Zavier. Skyler had the guts to leave Zavier, but she didn’t even have the courage to leave Steven.
• Cornelia noticed that Hannah was feeling down, Hannah, if you’ve got something bothering you, spill it. Don’t carry the load all by yourself Hannah muttered. “It’s not a big deal, really It’s just sometimes I think being pretty isn’t all it’s cracked up to be Sometimes life can be such a drag She paused, then added “You know, Cornelia I’ve been thinking lately. If Ashley wasn’t such a knockout, if she was just an average Jane Would she have been spared from the town’s bad boys? If she hadn’t been bullied, then she wouldn’t be branded as unchaste Her mom wouldn’t have offed herself over it, and she wouldn’t have been kicked out of her hometown like some kind of pariah” Hannah chuckled, “If none of that had happened, her life wouldn’t have been such a hard slog after her sweet sixteen. Not only being torn from the arms of her lover, but also having a few close shaves with death” After patiently listening to Hannah, Cornelia gently responded, “You’re spot on If none of this happened, Ashley wouldn’t have been banished. Her mom wouldn’t commit suicide, and she wouldn’t be separated from her lover. But you’ve gotta get it, the ones who caused all this were the bad guys. Not Ashley’s looks Blaming the victim is just not cool Whether it was the old days or the now open and advanced society, the expectations on women were always too harsh. Men’s screw–ups always ended up being pinned on Women There was a news story recently about a young girl who got assaulted. The cops arrested the perp, but some still defended him. Those sickening voices claimed she was asking for it They slandered the victim for dressing provocatively, wearing heavy makeup, and being no good. Otherwise why would the perp pick on her and not others Some even suggested she was selling herself, and the only reason she called the cops was because they couldn’t agree on a price. In short, they put the blame on the victim. Hannah said, “I know it’s not right to blame the victim.