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.

reassured her without a second thought, “Not at all, dear. Jane’s been to plenty of international film festivals with Dave. A dinner party will be a breeze

“I suppose you’re right.”

a smile, her frustration brewing beneath the surface.

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Bella, she’d have to take matters into her own hands. She had missed out on the Myers family’s connection, but she wouldn’t

phone, Christine leaned in, her curiosity

to help me

phone down. “She’s invited me to join her at a

to launch your career here. Sure,

pieces are looking for prestige, and approaching them

was analytical about our strategy. “Being seen with Bella could be the break we need. You won’t even need to introduce yourself; people will naturally want to

agreed. “That’s what I

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

cut near my lip, and slipped into a

attention.

Christine, Ike, and I headed downstairs. I had arranged with Ike the night before to take

caught my eye, along with a very familiar

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