My Substitute Wife Is a Bigwig (Lily and Loid)

Chapter 249

Lily’s hand froze. She lowered her head and pursed her lips.

After a long moment, she looked up with a determined gaze. “I can save you. I will save you!”

Belinda pulled her close and patted her hand with a faint smile. “I’ve always known this day would come. I can never escape it

She glanced out the window. The night was cold and dark, but Lily’s presence brought warmth. Pointing to a nearby chair, she said softly, have some things to tell you.”

“Sit down. I

After a moment’s silence, Lily sat down.

“Lily, don’t grieve for me, and don’t seek revenge. Finish your studies and live a good life.” Belinda sighed. “I know you often don’t obey my words, just like when you promised not to search for your father but secretly did so for years.”

kept her head down without saying a

never told you about the past because I didn’t want you involved. They

should’ve died over 40 years ago. I only lived this long for your sake. Now, with Lold by your side, I can rest easy. Please, don’t dig into the past or look for

that by not telling me, I won’t find out? You’ve spent your whole life avoiding and enduring them, but did it

at her in shock. “How did

stood up. “They took

to send me away, but I stayed and heard everything.” Lily Dad, didn’t they? What exactly is the Bloodstone Emerald that they wanted you to hand over? Why

cut her off, “You knew this would happen. From the day I went to

making wild guesses. Just stay out of

Lauriers are involved,” Lily

“This has nothing to do with Loid. Don’t blame him. He’s been kind to me and to you. Now that you’re already with him, don’t let

“I’ve never misunderstood

sighed in relied. “That’s good. I. Cough,

turned dark. She quickly

of Lumina at home. Take it and keep it safe. If you can’t keep it, destroy it. Never let it fall into the hands of the Hidden Families.

bed with information about your father. I… know I can’t stop you The future is in

slowly closed, and her

staring at Belinda expressionlessly. Not

while, she found a white cloth and gently covered Belinda with