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Lucas released a quiet laugh. “I couldn't help but notice how naturally you and Carola connect.”
Belinda’s smile brightened with authentic warmth. “She’s always commanded my respect and admiration.
However, when it cto selecting a life partner, | must admit her judgment proved somewhat questionable.”
Despite Baker being her biological father, Belinda never hesitated to voice her honest opinion about his
character.
Lucas burst into genuine laughter at her candid assessment.
Throughout their meal, Carola becincreasingly aware of Kylee’s wandering attention. Kylee's gaze
repeatedly sought out Belinda and Lucas across the restaurant.
After a while, Carola couldn’t help but say, “Keep your eyes on your plate, dear.”
Kylee reluctantly shifted her focus back to Carola, her voice heavy with frustration. “Mom, | simply cannot grasp
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtwhat advantages Belinda possesses that | lack. What made Lucas choose her as his wife all those years ago
instead of me? Wasn't | far better than that overweight, plain woman Belinda used to be?”
The questions tormented Kylee; she genuinely could not understand Lucas’s decision.
For countless sleepless nights, she had tortured herself with the thought—what if Lucas had chosen to marry her
instead of Belinda back then? Would their current reality be completely different?
Upon hearing Kylee's bitter words, Carola furrowed her brows. “Kylee, what's the point of saying this now? Lucas
didn’t select you back then because fate had different plans. Obsessing over these scenarios will only deepen
your pain. The reality remains unchanged—Lucas chose Belinda as his wife, not you.”
Kylee lapsed into heavy silence, but the more her mind churned over these thoughts, the more intensely her
heart blazed with consuming dissatisfaction, resentment, and envy.
Carola reached across the table and enveloped Kylee’s hand in her own. “Don’t dwell on these thoughts.
Someday, you'll encounter someone who recognizes your worth and treasures you completely.”
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A harsh, bitter laugh escaped Kylee’s throat.
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