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."

affection and have everything handed to me on a silver platter. Your parents encouraged you to pursue love even

imagine having such a life. There were times when I couldn't

the chance to be a stand-in, I accepted without hesitation. It was my only chance for a new

her

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 strong sense of crisis. I feared that Joanne might abandon me, and I would lose the life I

as she looked at Linda's refined face. "No. I must face the consequences of what

remained unrepentant, continuing her misguided path. "Don't you feel

this situation, I'm the real victim. I never imagined my life would end up like this. Had I known from the beginning, I wouldn't have

my fault because you've always believed you were right in this story. You're too arrogant. You think you were influenced by others, leading

wrong, but you're unwilling to change. You stubbornly wanted things to

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