Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 435

When Bella got home, she was burning up with a fever that hit 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Being strapped for cash, she hesitated to go to the hospital, fearing the bills more than the illness.

Reflecting on this, Ivy sighed and said, “You’re always worrying about her, but does she ever worry about you? You can’t even mention setting Jane up

without her worrying it’ll be a bother to you…”

“Jane? Setting up what now?”

Before she could finish, the bedroom door swung open, and Summer stepped in, clad in a limited edition dress, her curiosity piqued.

Bella hadn’t mentioned anything to Summer yet. And there was no real need to. But now that the cat was out of the bag, Bella shot Ivy a warning look to keep quiet, then beckoned Summer over with a smile. “We were just talking about tomorrow’s dinner. I suggested inviting Jane to join us, maybe set her up with someone.”

At the mention of Jane, Summer’s fists clenched tightly, her teeth practically grinding together. Jane, that thorn in her side, had been a constant nuisance for the past two years. And to think, Jane and Bella barely knew each other, having met only twice, yet Bella seemed to have taken a liking to her.

The more Summer thought about it, the more it irked her. Yet, she masked her displeasure with a practiced smile, sitting beside Bella and asking softly, “Set her up? Mom, has Ms. Webster ever been part of our social circles? Won’t she feel out of place at the dinner?”

Her concern seemed genuine, but inside, she wished Jane would disappear. For some reason, Summer felt like Jane was her bad luck charm, always causing her plans to go awry.

spending enough time with Summer, reassured her without a second thought, “Not at all, dear. Jane’s

“I suppose you’re right.”

her frustration brewing beneath

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take matters into her own hands. She had

phone, Christine leaned in, her curiosity piqued by my smile.

wants to

down. “She’s invited me to join

worrying about how to launch your career here. Sure, we can flaunt

on custom pieces are looking for prestige,

analytical about our strategy. “Being seen with Bella could be the break we need. You won’t even need to introduce

what I

the end of the month’s award ceremony to make a mark here. But now,

early, applying makeup to cover a small cut near my lip, and slipped into a one–shoulder mermaid dress designed by Dave. It looked simple at first

attention.

arranged with Ike the night before to take him to a newly

my eye, along with

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