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."

you. I can't have everyone's affection and have everything handed to me on a silver platter. Your parents encouraged you to pursue love even at

There were times when I couldn't even get a

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

tears welled up in her eyes. The past seemed both happy

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 had struggled so hard to obtain." Linda

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

Ida knew her actions were wrong but remained unrepentant, continuing her misguided path. "Don't you feel guilty for the lives

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 been so

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 were

to change. You stubbornly wanted things to go your way, hoping to achieve your

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 looked at you with pity. I