Chapter 707

Diana's face turned beet red. "You're just twisting things around."

"Diana, come on, stop acting like a kid. You're an adult, and you need to own up to your actions and choices."

Diana knew these truths well enough. But accepting that she was now disabled? That was a whole different story. And even harder was acknowledging that it was her own doing.

She needed someone to blame, a way to vent her emotions. So, she pinned it all on Chloe and Connor. It was just easier to point fingers at someone else rather than herself.

Her messed-up life, her dreams that never came true, her shattered beliefs-weren't they all because of this woman who appeared out of nowhere? If Chloe hadn't shown up, Connor wouldn't have lost interest. If Chloe hadn't shown up, Connor wouldn't have left her. If Chloe hadn't shown up, she would be Connor's wife. It had to be true; it must be true.

After steeling herself with these thoughts, Diana lifted her head. "Chloe, you came between Connor and me. He used to adore me, and I was the only one he cared about."

Diana's gaze grew distant as she stared off into the horizon, her voice thick with longing for the past. "Everyone used to say I was Mr. Connor's favorite."

words linger, but soon her focus returned, and she grew agitated. She turned to Chloe, her eyes blazing

softly. "I didn't hurt anyone. I've been with Connor for three

what Connor regrets most is pampering you too much. He wanted you to be an independent eagle, but you chose to be a caged bird. That's your choice, and I've got no business meddling in your life,

pulled out her

voices. It was from last night on the rooftop, capturing the whole scene-he attempt to frame Connor

"Chloe, what are

bad intentions without facing consequences-and trust me,

"What do you mean?"

you have, and I'll delete this video. Consider the

slipping her phone back into her

didn't call you out yesterday because

nice?" net

Swnov

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