Verna Golding's heart was in turmoil as well. She didn't actually blame her two younger brothers, nor her stepmother anymore. Back then, her father had also found another match for her—a widower of decent character. He hadn't forced her to marry Storm Xavier; she had chosen Storm Xavier herself.
She had simply been momentarily captivated by Storm Xavier's handsome face. One look and she was spellbound, thinking of him day and night, unable to focus on her work. Even before she got pockmarks, she hadn't been a beauty, and she was even uglier after. She didn't even want to look in the mirror. Ever since she was a child, people had called her an "ugly freak" and a "pockmarked hag." Although Verna Golding acted like she didn't care on the surface, she had always held it in her heart.
