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."

turned to Chloe, her eyes blazing with

been with Connor for three years, and during that time, I didn't even know you existed. Most of what you're saying

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, nor do I

pulled out

night on the rooftop, capturing the whole scene-he attempt to frame Connor for

soured. "Chloe, what are you playing

intentions without facing consequences-and trust me, they're

"What do you mean?"

you have, and I'll delete this video. Consider the matter of framing my husband settled." Diana's face was livid.

slipping her phone back into her coat

think I didn't call you

nice?" net

Swnov

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