After the divorce, he begged

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Chapter 167

“Didn’t I tell you belone? May said, not showing even a hint of guilt, sounding completely convincing “Your mom lived in an orphanage until she turned eighteen, and after that, she worked part–time jobs through college

“Who could possibly save up that much money from part–time gigs? Rebecca shot back.

May answered without missing a beat, propping her chin in her hand. “Your mom, my bestie, obviously.”

Rebecca felt speechless.

“Don’t doubt it.” May said sincerely. “Your mom was seriously impressive. If she and Jeffrey were the same age. even your husband might not be able to hold a candle to her.”

“So why did she pick my dad?” Rebecca pressed, her tone unusually serious. With such great instincts and skills, there was no way Amelia couldn’t see through a guy. Rebecca knew that something definitely didn’t add

up.

“Well… May pursed her lips, not expecting Rebecca to ask so sharply. “No one can have everything. She was so successful in her career that her judgment of guys was bound to be a bit off.”

“If Mom was really as amazing as you say, she wouldn’t have married Dad.” Rebecca was sharper than ever. “Grandma and Grandpa weren’t exactly her biggest fans, either.”

Amelia was smart, successful, and had a good heart. It didn’t make sense that she would marry someone like Richard.

May was at a loss for words.

Rebecca pressed on, “Their marriage felt more like a business arrangement.” She knew that her parents had signed a prenup ahead of time and kept all their finances completely separate. She thought even the way they interacted day to day was strange.

Back then, Rebecca believed her parents got along perfectly and loved each other. But now, it felt too flawless, like a carefully staged act..

“What are you rambling on about, kid?” May was starting to sweat.

“So, is it that Mom asked you to keep quiet about this, or did she share the story with some other close friend and leave you out?” Rebecca asked smoothly.

“If it’s the latter, I won’t press you. I know bringing it up makes you feel upset every time.”

May couldn’t handle the thought, “She didn’t have any other close friends. Her ride–or–die is just me.”

Rebecca replied dismissively. “Oh.”

May asked, “You don’t believe me, do you?”

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Heleva answered, her face

Memories rushed back. “Your mom was amazing back then, totally stole

spotlight Everyone was jealous, but I was the only one smart enough to keep her as my

talking about?” Rebecca

in her circle, May replied

phone and handed it to May.

flickered briefly before she masked it. “Why do you still

admitted honestly. “He even gave

perked up. “You actually took

took it,” Rebecca

accept it?

back, “As

short. “Wait,

down. “You’re usually chill, but you lose it whenever his name comes up. Did he

she had

told me Mom grew

relative, Rebecca guessed. The only way you’d go off on

with the cash, May said, genuinely surprised by

can just be upfront about it,” Rebecca replied, sharp

this kid’s gotten too

and he was the only real relationship your mom ever had,” May finally admitted after a long pause. “They dated for five years, but in the end,

look the least bit shocked. “No wonder he always

May scoffed, her resentment for Ryan clear. If it weren’t for him, Amelia wouldn’t have had to move away. “He’s just mad the woman he ended up with doesn’t compare to your mom, and now he’s stuck with

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Guess you can’t judge a book by its cover,

thought

May said, her disgust practically dripping through every wordt, “Guys like

Rebecca nodded. “Alright”

talk tuned lighter. May steered Rebecca away from Amelia’s past, and Rebecca avoided bringing up Jeffrey.

Amelia Amelia was supposed to

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