Chapter 25 Betrayal and Blame

When Lydia heard Meryl's words, her face stiffened, and a hint of guilt flashed across her expression.

Just as expected, Bianca's expression turned grim the n Meryl brought up the incident.

Bianca always thought that her well-behaved eldest daughter would never commit such a disgraceful act.

But the live TV broadcast had detailed accounts, and she had been troubled by it all morning.

With her lips pressed together, Bianca asked, "Lydia, did you and Dalton really..."

Tears welled up in Lydia's eyes, and they started to fall before she could even get a word out. "I'm sorry, Mom. Dalton had too much to drink last night. He took me to the hotel, and I was too weak to fight back."

Upon hearing that, Bianca frowned and grumbled, "That Dalton! He's already engaged to Meryl. How could he force himself on you?!"

Lydia gently wiped her reddened eyes and continued, "Dalton was drunk, Mom. It's not entirely his fault. And Meryl is a victim in this, too."

It was only then that Bianca remembered Meryl was still standing there.

loved Dalton so much,

however, snorted, "She couldn't keep an

else is to blame? If Meryl hadn't made Dalton angry that night, you wouldn't have had to plead

her. "Now look at what's happened. Lydia lost

me? They're the ones who messed around and you're blaming it on

sometimes really wondered who

the root of every problem on me without knowing

always been vying for my place

are my

right from

me, I'll tell the reporters they've been messing around for ages! Lydia even

Meryl turned, slammed the door shut, and stormed out, leaving Bianca and

room.

while to process it, her eyes wide with disbelief. "Lydia? Did

breathed a sigh of relief after hearing that. Then, she commented with a thoughtful expression, "Meryl was indeed raised in a gambler's family, lying without batting an eye. If she were half as well-behaved as you." Lydia, feeling pleased with herself, added, "It's okay. Meryl can learn slowly. She was

reputation on the line, not hers. What's there for her to be wronged

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