Trenton was in his twenties now. If they managed to find Carrie, Trenton could arrange for Carrie to get a job at the company, so that she could have a stable monthly income and not suffer anymore.

Trenton was kind and would help find Carrie a match, too. He might even be able to help her marry into a relatively wealthy family, ensuring she would never have to worry about food or clothing.

As long as her son and daughter could live peaceful, happy, and worry-free lives, she was willing to bow to her eldest daughter she hated most.

“I’m only where I am today because I planned every step of the way, and also because I was lucky enough to marry into the York family and had their help.

“I can’t let go of the past, and I will never forget how you guys treated me. I was innocent. It’s not like I asked you to give birth to me, but you still took all of your resentment and hatred out on me.

“My dad hadn’t done anything wrong to you either. In fact, you guys were the ones who wronged him.