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Chapter 722
Chapter 722
Chapter 722
Chapter 722 Zoey’s Story A woman rushed over, so frantic that she had even lost her shoes in the process. She tightly grasped Mandy’s arm and pleaded, “Please, she’s just not in her right mind, and there’s no malice in her.” Shortly after the woman arrived, Sharon and Frank also made their way to the scene. As it turns out, after leaving the rental apartment, Sharon received a call from Frank, who informed him that the security had discovered through surveillance Enter title…
footage that Zoey had secretly hidden herself in Charlotte’s trunk. Zoey’s mother also learned of her daughter’s misconduct and rushed over. The three of them converged and hurried to the villa, but they hadn’t expected to find Zoey so quickly. Mrs. Anderson stepped forward to hug Zoey and scolded her repeatedly, “Are you crazy? Why are you hiding in the trunk of others’ car?”
“I’ve been telling you that your obsession with architecture exams is driving you crazy, and you didn’t believe me! You’ve really pushed me to the limit!” Zoey’s mother angrily smacked her daughter a few times before stopping, tears streaming down her face. Seeing her mother, Zoey gradually quieted down, silently fixing her gaze on Charlotte. Zoey’s mother noticed her daughter’s gaze and quickly knelt before Charlotte with a thud. “My daughter, she… she’s not really a stalker; she’s just… well, it’s all our fault!”
Zoey’s mother spoke, then proceeded to slap herself in the face several times in a self-punishing manner, revealing deep remorse in her expression. With tears in her eyes, she looked at Charlotte and began to tell Zoey’s story. Back then, Zoey had a deep passion for architectural design and, without hesitation, applied to the Department of Architectural Design during her college entrance exams. However, after discussions between Zoey’s parents, they believed that a career in architectural design might not offer a stable future for their daughter. Instead, they secretly changed Zoey’s choice of major to accounting. By the time Zoey discovered this alteration, her college application had already been finalized, leaving her with no possibility of changing her major. Zoey was furious at the time but realized it was too late to make any changes. She reluctantly accepted the new reality. Subsequently, Zoey mechanically completed her undergraduate studies, pursued a master’s degree, and eventually built an impressive resume that led her to join the Horizon Group. However, her dream of architectural design never truly faded, lingering in her heart. Learning about Charlotte’s background reignited her passion for architectural design, and she was determined to pursue it alongside her job, with the goal of obtaining certification as an architectural designer. The story had reached this point, and in theory, it should have had a happy ending. However, reality often falls short of fairy tales. Architectural design is a highly specialized field; mastering it without systematic education is nearly impossible. Especially considering that Zoey could only study in her spare time after work. She attempted the certification exams multiple times, but each attempt ended in
failure. The accumulation of past regrets and her recent failures completely shattered Zoey’s mental state. “At some point, she became increasingly neurotic, fantasizing about taking over Miss Clinton’s identity and becoming her,” Zoey’s mother said with increasing sadness, covering her eyes as tears streamed down her face. If it weren’t for their arbitrary decisions in the past, Zoey would never have ended up in her current state, let alone become someone labeled as “deranged.” After listening to Zoey’s mother’s story, Charlotte walked over to Zoey. The girl’s face was pale and gaunt, her eyes vacant, devoid of any spark of life. If it weren’t for the fact that she was still breathing, she might have looked like a lifeless corpse.