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

could never imagine having such a life. There were times when I couldn't even get a meal at

hesitation. It was my only chance for a new life, and

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

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 had struggled so hard to obtain." Linda

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

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

"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,

arrogant. You think you were influenced by others, leading to your current situation, but you've never considered

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

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