Lost Me Gained Regret

Last time, after finding out about my origins, things ended on a sour note.

So, when Bella called me up and broached the topic herself, I was taken aback. After a brief hesitation, I replied truthfully, "It was a pendant, a rabbit pendant, the same as my zodiac sign." On the other end, Bella seemed to perk up, "A rabbit pendant?!"

"Yes."

I confirmed, and then shared the backstory, "I've had that pendant since I was little. Two years ago, I had an accident, and that's when the pendant went missing."

Curious, I asked, "Ms. Taylor, why are you suddenly asking about this?"

"..."

Bella seemed to be calming herself, searching for the right words. Finally, she asked, "Do you have time right now? There's something I'd like to discuss with you in person."

"...Yes."

I thought about it and agreed.

Somehow, I had a feeling that what Bella wanted to discuss was deeply connected to me.

Bella cautiously asked, "Where do you live? Can I come over, if that's alright?"

"Ah?"

I was taken aback again and quickly said, "That's fine, I'm at Elmwood Villas, though it's a bit less private than Cloud Villas. Maybe I should come to you instead?"

from Christine that celebrities like Bella often have to deal with overzealous fans, making it crucial to keep their personal plans under wraps to avoid any extreme incidents. Bella laughed a bit, "Don't worry about me, I'm heading

you the

for Bella to arrive, I tidied up my already spotless home a bit

lives just downstairs and

can

picture book back on

the door to see the elegant Bella. I

"Jane!"

slightly as she lifted two bags brimming with snacks, "Knowing you liked them last time, I brought you some cookies and

chuckled, "That's a lot for one person, but

guy, has a sweet

talked, Bella stepped inside and paused, "You...have a boyfriend? How does he treat you?

"He's wonderful!"

me smile genuinely, "No one has

to me, and I'm grateful for a happy childhood with them. But

losing their daughter. I was lucky to

sought me out, protected me, respected me, and

or Lilliana Myers, I

silent for a moment, then took off her sunglasses, her eyes misting over and her smile tinged with bitterness, "In

a loss, "Ms. Taylor, what's wrong?" Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FɪndNøvel.ɴet website on

"Jane..."