“My legs can’t support me anymore, so I have to use a wheelchair,” Angela said softly.
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Bella looked a little confused, but nodded as if she understood. “Are you sick? It’s okay. Everything will get better. I’ll give you a lollipop…”
She pulled out a brightly colored lollipop and held it out to Angela.
Angela froze. No one had ever given her a lollipop before.
In her younger days, she was trained by her wealthy family in refined manners and raised to marry well and focus on family duties. No one ever handed her a sugary treat like that. She had never touched something so full of artificial colors and chemicals.
Angela stiffened, unsure of how to react.
Bella gently placed the lollipop in her hand. “Here, try it. It’s really sweet!”
As Angela saw the joy blossoming on Bella’s face, her lips finally curved into a soft smile.
Just then, Wendy approached.
“Bella.”
Angela looked up and saw Wendy. Her body tensed. “Wendy? Is this your daughter?”
Wendy hadn’t expected Bella to run over to Angela so quickly while she was on a phone call.
It had been three years since Wendy last saw Angela. The last time they met was during their difficult
conversation.
Wendy had never truly disliked Angela. As a woman herself, Wendy saw no point in making things harder for another woman. She could completely understand Angela’s point of view.
Wendy took Bella’s small hand in hers and introduced herself with calm confidence. “Yes, this is my daughter, Bella.”
Angela studied Wendy carefully. She still resembled the woman Angela remembered–elegant, sharp, and intelligent. Now, with her delicate, perfect little daughter by her side, she seemed even more radiant.
“I heard you’re the famous Jolin,” Angela said.
Wendy smiled faintly. “You heard right.”
Angela chuckled softly. “I genuinely admire you. You’re a remarkable woman.”
Wendy raised an eyebrow. “I think we don’t need to beat around the bush. You don’t have to flatter me. If you have something to say, just say it.”
Angela appreciated Wendy’s straightforwardness. After all, smart people often respected each other. “You’ve come so far, and you’ve given birth to such a beautiful daughter. So why do you still cling to the past, trying to hold on to a man who was never truly yours?”
Wendy’s eyes sharpened. “Do you mean Stanley?”
“That’s right,” Angela said firmly. “You must’ve heard about the alliance between the Hawk and Larson families. It’s only a matter of time before Stanley marries Jessica. I don’t want you to confuse my son. I want him and Jessica to marry soon.”
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Wendy inet Angela’s gaze with honesty and calm. “Well, I left Stanley on my own three years ago. After all this time, I have no intention of going back to him. I don’t know what people have told you, but nothing ever happened between us. I never reached out to him. If he marries Jessica, I truly wish them well.”
Angela studied Wendy’s clear eyes and nodded. “That’s for the best.”
“I’ll be leaving the Capital tomorrow.”
Wendy was leaving?
Angela looked at Wendy carefully. Was she really leaving?
Wendy stepped forward and handed Angela a small bottle. actually wanted to look for you. I made something for you.”
Angela took the bottle and opened it. Inside were tiny, colorful candies.
She frowned. “What is this?”
