Lost Me Gained Regret

Despite having thought about it, I still felt uneasy. What if I actually found her? Would it be like I imagined? She might have already built a family, had kids, living a happy and fulfilled life. My sudden appearance could just be a pebble disrupting her peaceful life. Plus, I lost the pendant two years ago. Trying to find her now seemed more difficult than finding a needle in a haystack.

Unexpectedly, Bella offered, "I can help you, whether you want to search publicly or privately, it's up to you."

I was surprised. "Really?"

"Of course." Bella nodded, her gaze briefly drifting towards Summer, who was blending smoothies in the kitchen. Her eyes were tender, radiating an unmistakable motherly warmth. "If someone had offered to help me find my daughter sooner, maybe I could have reunited with her earlier."

"You and Summer..." I hesitated, "Were separated before?"

If that was the case... I couldn't help but doubt whether Summer truly was Bella's daughter.

Two years ago, she was involved in some shady dealings with the Myers family. And now, it wasn't out of the question that she'd be here trying to deceive Bella as well.

Bella didn't hide anything, her smile fading as she spoke with a hint of sorrow, "Yeah, she was switched at birth just two days after she was born."

"Who switched her?"

found out yet."

"What about

"It was a stillborn."

left Vista Town and moved to North City. If

"The blame lies with

Bella said with a smile, appearing somewhat relieved. "Let's

Town." I pursed my lips, "From the

glass Bella was holding shattered on the floor, tea splashing everywhere. She was visibly shaken, "You're a Myers from Vista Town? One of

"...Yes."

"Your father is Victor?"

"Yes, that's him."

knowledgeable, I couldn't help but ask,

up the mess. But somehow, she cut

tissues, pressing them against

late. You should head home.