Staged 8
Chapter 8 Meanwhile, the plane landed, and I saw my brother who’d been living abroad. After Mom passed away and Dad remarried, he’d cut ties with the family and settled overseas alone. We hadn’t seen each other for years. Before takeoff, I’d called him and explained everything that happened. Now, this grown man’s eyes reddened the moment he saw me. He pulled me into a tight hug. “Betty, I failed you.” “I should’ve taken you with me when I left. I never imagined you’d suffer so much.” I shook my head calmly. “It’s not your fault.” The 22–year-old Betty Wright had truly wanted to marry Bruce Campbell. She’d genuinely loved him. But the moment she discovered his betrayal, all that love drifted away like smoke. Seeing I’d moved on, he didn’t press further. Instead, he took me to every famous landmark abroad. Gradually, I forgot everything about New York and Bruce Campbell, 0.00% 01:47 Chapter 8 rediscovering my true self. I deleted all my social apps, cutting off news from back home. Yet the Campbell group’s prominence was inescapable- even foreign billboards flashed updates daily. 11:288 Wouchers That’s how I learned their affair video had exploded on Trending Topics. Public outrage over Bruce’s actions instantly shattered the company’s reputation. Linda Lewis‘ desperate bid for status evaporated like mist….