Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 482

Fidelia had always known-Isabel was anything but genuine.

Now, no matter what Isabel said, Fidelia was convinced she was lying through her teeth.

Isabel could feel Fidelia's stare, but when she looked over, her face was the

picture of innocence. She hesitated as if desperate to mend the rift between them, but too lost for words to try.

Anyone who didn't know her might almost feel sorry for her.

Fidelia couldn't stand it anymore. She'd never been one to hold her tongue or hide her feelings. Storming up to Isabel, she forced her to meet her gaze and demanded, "Isabel, how long are you going to keep up this act? You're just using everyone's sympathy to get what you want, aren't you?"

Isabel recoiled as if frightened. “Fidelia, I honestly don't know what you're talking about. What goal could I possibly have? If I really wanted to play the victim, I'd just come right out and ask for help. Why would I distance myself from you all instead?"

Her eyes brimmed with tears, her voice trembling as she said, "From the very start, I told you—I don't want you to feel guilty, and I don't want you to feel responsible for me. This is just fate, something I brought upon myself. It has nothing to do with any of you."

Fidelia scoffed, "And you're saying all this just so everyone will pity you, right? To pull at their heartstrings?"

Isabel's expression crumpled further. "No, that's not true! You've already made up your mind about me, so nothing I say will ever sound right to you. I don't even want to explain anymore. No matter what I say, you'll never believe me. So just go. All of you just leave me alone."

back, but Lindy stepped in and

enough, Fidelia. She's upset enough as it

fool you! She's a master at pretending to be

worked up right now. Why don't you head home and let me

through it-Lindy wanted her

"Aunt Lindy, you can't let her deceive you. She lies

She bit her lower lip and

home, Fidelia," Lyman

Fidelia was

she

teeth to dust. She'd

one

'saw the truth. Conte

Effie, catching her eye. For a split

Sered between them.

understood-her bond with Effie was different,

listen to me. Do whatever you want," she