i know i'm overthinking this but...
laura always leaves collinwood under distressing circumstances and returns to an atmosphere of suspision and hostility.
but since her ultimate goal is to claim her children(not have affairs)wouldn't it be in her best interest to stay on good terms with the collins family,be discreet,and leave with her children(whatever that really means)when no one is looking?
does she maintain more 'human' characteristics right up until the end of her life-cycle?quentin collins is a looker and all but by surrounding herself with so much drama doesn't laura thwart her own goals?