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."

me on a silver platter. Your parents encouraged you

There were times when I couldn't

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

her eyes. The past seemed both

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 strong sense of crisis. I feared that

looked at Linda's refined face. "No. I must face the consequences

she was wrong. Ida knew her actions were wrong but remained unrepentant, continuing her misguided path. "Don't you

do wrong? In this situation, I'm the real victim. I never imagined my life would end up

it's 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 to your current situation, but you've never considered if you

more precise, you know you were wrong, but you're unwilling to change. You stubbornly wanted things

speak frankly. She continued, "The one thing you've feared most over the years is pity. But you know