After Death, Love Unveiled

Chapter 62

When Lizzie suddenly turned the blame on her, Daphne's expression grew complicated. 'What's Lizzie trying to do by bringing me into this now?' Daphne wondered.

Especially after overhearing the conversation between Elara and Asher, Daphine began to suspect she might have misunderstood the situation. At that moment, she wished she could disappear. But it was too late.

Asher had already fixed his gaze on her, leaving no chance for an escape. Asher walked over to Daphne, looking her directly in the eye. "Did you tell Lizzie that I was the one who spread the rumor about Elara being a sugar baby?") Asher knew with absolute certainty that he had never said such thing. Daphne had never seen him this serious before. Even when they fought, he was never this furious

"Well, say something. Asher urged impatiently. Tm asking you. Did I ever tell you that?"

What Elara thought wasn't his primary concern. But if Barrett ever found out about this, it would be finished. Asher had no intention of taking the fall. After all, he was still counting on Barrett's financial support for college, With everyone watching her, Daphne finally spoke, looking up at Asher. I didn't say that."

Asher's eyes narrowed. "What's that supposed to mean?"

Daphne clarified. "I never told Lizzie that you were the one who said it

Lizzie, taken aback by Daphne's words, froze for a second. "That's not true. You clearly..."

Every time they discussed this, it had always been Daphne who pushed the idea that Elara was being kept by some older

man.

When Barrett had first picked Elara up from school, it was Daphne who initially questioned their relationship, sparking all the wild speculation.

"When did I ever tell you that Asher was the one who said Elara was a sugar baby?" Daphne asked, feigning innocence.

"L... Lizzie stammered, glancing at Daphne and then at Asher. If i hadn't been for her unwavering trust in Daphne, Lizzie wouldn't have been so sure of herself.

anyone knew whether or not Elara was being taken care of by an

"Besides, weren't you the one who kept insisting that Elara was being supported by an older man?

one who posted about it online, aren't you? You took those pictures of Elara and that man, saying you were going to post them on the Oakridge High School forum so Lysander would see. Did I get anything wrong?" Although Daphne had known Lizzie for a long time, she had

not true." Lizzie protested, glaring at Daphne. "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have

her best friend. That was why, no matter what happened, she

had accused Elara of cheating, it had been because Daphne had first pointed out how unnaturally fast Elara's grades had improved, If Daphne hadn't said anything. Lizzie wouldn't have given it a

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if she had suffered some great injustice. "It's your own lack of character that made you enjoy talking

I only just now

Daphne was lying. "No, Daphne,

fed up with Lizzie's denials. "Daphne has been nothing but good to you. Remember when

now you want to drag her into this

echoing the sentiment. "Exactly, you're ungrateful! Poor Daphne. She's been nothing but kind, and this is the kind of friend she gets? Lizzie almost got Daphne into serious trouble with Asher. Their relationship is so strong, but if they'd fought over something like this, it would've been such an

weren't for Daphne being

often easy targets for discrimination.

herself, Lizzie instantly became isolated and defenseless. As everyone piled on, hurling insults at Lizzie while conveniently excusing Daphne, Elara couldn't help but glance over at Daphne. Even now, Daphne maintained her innocent facade, something she was quite skilled at Every

Lizzie ran off in tears. Asher turned to Elara. "You

him, unimpressed. "Do you really think

truth, and now

and I won't let you or anyone else pin it on me. Even if it comes down to explaining it to your dad, I'll make