Chapter 141 Growing Distant

• Most days, Leah lost herself in her sketchbooks, surrounded by fabric swatches and pinned silhouettes. Her fingers danced across the pages like they had a life of their own, sketching ideas, weaving dreams into design. She was careful not to overexert herself, just like the doctor had warned. But creating—that kept her soul alight.
• Martha was also by her side, and she took excellent care of Leah, making sure she ate on time, got enough rest, and didn’t lift a finger. It had practically become Martha’s life mission. Over time, Leah had become like a second daughter to her.
• Martha had always believed Leah was the purest soul she had ever known—and she wasn’t wrong. Despite her own fears and insecurities, Leah had stood up to her cruel stepmother and even helped Martha escape that toxic environment. Leah had given her some money to help her son start a small takeaway diner and to support her daughter’s wedding. For that, Martha felt indebted to her for life. She remained diligent and deeply devoted, ensuring both Leah and the unborn child stayed safe and healthy.