Chapter 693
Chapter 693:
Katelyn looked at Elianna, her eyes filled with a hint of disappointment.
In the past, Elianna had treated Bella and Bernice the same, showering them both with love.
But now, Katelyn couldn’t help but feel that Elianna had changed in a way that felt unfamiliar, almost unrecognizable.
Before Katelyn could respond, Yelena spoke up. “I’d say Bella is indeed at fault. Bernice is younger, so it’s understandable she acted impulsively. It’s our responsibility to guide and look after her. Besides, when Bernice was in danger and screamed for help, why did you ignore her and just walk away p>
Bella’s gaze shifted momentarily at Yelena’s question.
Bella looked at Yelena with wide, innocent eyes and said, “Yelena, I don’t understand what you mean. Bernice and I are so close. I treat her like a real sister. How could I ever turn my back on her? If I could, I’d rather take on everything Bernice has suffered p>
As Bella spoke, tears streamed down her cheeks, making her appear deeply sorrowful.
Bernice, however, saw through Bella’s act.
She remembered clearly how Bella had turned to look at her when she was being dragged away. Bella had seen it all and done nothing. Yet here she was, speaking as if she had no idea what Bernice had been through.
“Are you saying I was mistaken? Or that I imagined things?” Bernice asked, her tone sharp with disbelief.
Jarvis frowned deeply, his voice firm as he said, “Bernice, I don’t know who has been filling your head with these ideas, but you should remember that Bella has always been by your side. She adores you p>
Bernice turned to Jarvis, her expression cold. “I hope you won’t one day regret defending her like this,” she said, her voice laced with frustration.
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Jarvis dismissed her words, convinced that Bernice was being unreasonable. To him, there was no question that Bella deserved his support. Why would he ever regret it?
Jarvis found Bernice’s behavior utterly irrational.
In his mind, her outburst must have stemmed from nothing more than embarrassment and anger.
“I’ve only told the truth,” Bernice said firmly. “I swear on my life—if I’m lying, may I lose everything I care about.” She turned to Bella, her eyes unwavering. “Can you swear the same p>
Bernice knew it was time to stand her ground. With Yelena backing her up, she refused to remain silent any longer.
Bernice fixed her unwavering gaze on Bella, her eyes sharp and resolute.
Bella’s eyes reddened, and she looked as though she were deeply hurt. “Bernice,” she said in a trembling voice, “it doesn’t matter what I say. It seems everything I do is wrong in your eyes.” Her words carried a tone of resignation, as if she had been unfairly wronged.
Bernice had never doubted Bella’s sincerity before. But after everything that had happened, she finally saw the truth—Bella was a master of deception.
If Bella ever pursued a career in acting, she would undoubtedly win an Academy Award. Such talent for pretending was almost wasted on her manipulations.
“Why would I slander you? Do you think I have nothing better to do?” Bernice demanded, her voice filled with frustration.
“No,” Bella replied quickly, her tone soft and conciliatory. “I never said you were slandering me. I think this is just a misunderstanding. We are so close—how could p>