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.

Dalton so much, she must be feeling awful right

however, snorted, "She couldn't

Dalton angry that night,

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

in her tracks. "Are you kidding me? They're

who the

my family always pin the root of

She's always been vying for my place and my

are

tell right from wrong.

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

the door shut, and stormed out,

room.

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

of guilt but was quickly replaced by a look of grievance. "Mom, Meryl's lying. She was just desperate and trying to stir things up between us. I'm innocent. There's no way I'd do that." Bianca breathed a sigh of relief after hearing that. Then, she commented with a thoughtful expression, "Meryl was indeed raised in a gambler's family,

on the line, not hers. What's there for her to be wronged about? She spent three years in prison and is

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