Lost Me Gained Regret

No matter how much I talked, she probably wouldn't choose to believe me over her "own daughter," Summer.

I set the juice down on the coffee table and grabbed my bag. "Ms. Taylor, sorry for the intrusion today."

It wasn't until Summer left the living room that Bella finally let herself relax. A wave of loathing washed over her once again. But as she calmed down, a nagging suspicion gripped her. She picked up her phone and dialed Ivy.

"Amy, could you do me a favor and dig into something for me? Find out if there was any bad blood between Chloe and Jane two years ago."

Jane's demeanor earlier wasn't that of someone making casual conversation. It felt more like a warning.

"Sure thing," Ivy responded quickly, her curiosity piqued. "What's up? Why the sudden interest?"

"I'm not quite sure yet," Bella admitted, then added, "And... when is Jane's birthday?"

She couldn't make sense of it yet, but her instincts told her to look into it.

silent for a moment before replying, "I've actually already looked that up. She shares

who might get close to Bella, Ivy made a point to do a little background check on them. A little knowledge never

Bella froze. "The same

"Yeah."

thoughts grew more chaotic. Suddenly she said, "Check which hospital she

Southhaven, why does it matter?"

Bella shook her head. "Her adoptive parents are from Southhaven, but she was born in Vista

grew serious. "She's Victor's

evening, at the Ford Residence, the house was always lively during family

door. As he stepped out, the harmonious atmosphere shattered. Everyone's thoughts were elsewhere. Adah Ford

"Grandma!" Gregory laughed,

at Klein and Palmer his smile tinged with mockery. "Whether I want to come Ckis one thing, whether some people

about?" Klein was displeased. "This is your home. Who would stop you

"Since it's my