Never Blinded by Love

Chapter 246

"Why did you want to see me?" Linda asked directly.

Ida forced a bitter smile. "I always wonder why that fire didn't kill you."

"Perhaps fate decided I wasn't meant to die, or maybe your fire wasn't quite up to the task."

Linda looked directly into Ida's eyes for the first time. She was surprised that the once scheming eyes were now dull and lifeless.

"I hate you, Linda. I might not have ended up like this if you hadn't been so determined to stay by his side."

"Why hold onto such a deep grudge? You're a young lady now, with a good life."

everything handed to me on a silver platter. Your parents encouraged you to pursue love even at great cost and supported you

never imagine having such a life. There were times when

Joanne offered me the chance to be a stand-in, I accepted without hesitation. It was my only

Ida reminisced, tears welled up in her eyes. The past seemed both happy and

first, I didn't think of being with William. What I wanted was a life where everything was effortless. But at that age, I fell uncontrollably in love with him. "When you appeared, I felt a

refined face. "No. I must face the consequences of what

her actions were wrong but remained unrepentant, continuing her misguided path. "Don't you feel guilty for the lives you've destroyed?" "But it's all because of

found this statement laughable. "What did I do wrong? In this situation, I'm the real victim. I never imagined my life would end up like this. Had I known from the beginning, I

were right in this story. You're too arrogant. You think

change. You stubbornly wanted things to go your

afraid to speak frankly. She continued, "The one thing you've feared most over the years is pity. But you know what? Since I married William, I've