Devyn was seething as she thought about the person causing her so much distress.
“Back then, I was being threatened by someone.
She seemed to know everything about me.
First, she targeted my brothers, and then my mother ended up in the emergency room because of her actions.
She was too powerful for me to confront.
So, I did what she told me to…”
Devyn bowed her head, tears rolling down her cheeks, her voiceden with remorse.
“I hope you can forgive me.
Please, give me another chance.
I swear I won’t do it again.
”
Ste realized someone had been directing Devyn’s actions.
She narrowed her eyes and asked, “Who threatened you?”
Caught off guard by Ste’s question, Devyn was initially stunned, and then she shook her head.
“I don’t know.
She was always careful.
She called me from a different number each time and used a voice changer.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org.
I think she might be a woman.
”
A woman?
Ste pondered deeply.
Who would go to such lengths to manipte Devyn into conspiring against her?
After a long moment of thought anding up with nothing, Ste finally said, “I’m aware that your mother needs a kidney transnt.
Don’t worry too much.
I’ll find a way to help.
”
Devyn quickly waved her hand and said, “No, I don’t deserve your help.
I’m not worthy.
”
“You don’t need to refuse my help.
” Staring at her worn-out face, Ste said without emotion, “This is thest time I’m helping you as a friend.
Think of it as a thank-you for the times you supported me back at thepany.
But after this, we’re no longer friends.
You betrayed me.
You didn’t have to do that, regardless of the reason.
”
Devyn’s heart sank upon hearing this.
She struggled for words before finally calling out, “Ste, I’m sorry, I really am.
”
Ste gave a bitter smile and replied, “I’ve given you several chances, and you ignored all of them.
If you had another option, you wouldn’t be here apologizing to me.
”
Devyn sat still, saying nothing.
Ste grabbed her bag and headed toward the door.
As she reached it, she paused and turned back to Devyn.
“Take care of yourself.
From now on, you’re just a stranger to me.
”
Ste left without a backward nce.
As she stepped out of the club, a lump formed in her throat.
She took a deep breath and climbed into the car where Matthew was waiting.
He noticed her reddened eyes and gently dabbed away her tears.
Leaning on Matthew’s shoulder, Ste said, her voice filled with distress, “I never imagined I’d cut ties with Devyn.
I don’t really have many friends in Seamarsh, and she was one of the few.
I was so d when she reconnected with me, but now, it’s like we’re strangers.
”
Matthew soothed her by stroking her hair.
“I’ve reached out to some doctors.
They’ll let Devyn know if they find a kidney donor.
”
“Thanks for being so understanding,” Ste murmured, her mood somber.
She averted her gaze, her voice tinged with disappointment.
“I get that she had her reasons, but I still can’t forgive her for betraying me.
Does that make me a bad person?”
Matthew ki*sed her forehead, offering reassurance.
“Don’t worry too much.
You’ve handled things well.
Everything will turn out okay.
”