Chapter 76
“You’re bullying me! You’re so mean! Waab, it’s all your fault! You never made me cry before!”
Belle’s exaggerated, childish tone and coquettish behavior could easily mislead any onbookers into thinking they were just a couple playfully bickering
But Kyle wasn’t having it. He shook his head with a sigh, stepping back to create space between them.
“Say what you want, Belle, but keep your hands to yourself. Let ine make this clear one last time we’re divorced.”
“Divorce doesn’t mean we can’t temany!” Belle growled through gritted teeth, her voice trembling with emotion “And another thing I want you to leave Faith. I hate her. Lean’t stand her. Ever since she met you, she’s been after you. After all these years, she still hasn’t given up!”
Kyle froze, stunned by her audacity
They were divorced, yet Belle still acted as it she had some kind of claim over him.
It wasdell–Belle hadn’t moved on or accepted reality.
Kyle let out a weary laugh, his voice tinged with disbelief.
My relationship with Faith has always been completely clean. I’ve never betrayed anyone.
“And why on earth do you think that just because you pout and act cute, I’ll do whatever you want? We’re nothing to each other anymore. If we see each other on the street, don’t even say hello.
Even if I entertain your ridiculous demands, Faith is my friend. I have no reason to cut ties with her just because you don’t like her
“And let me remind you–Faith was the one who stood by me after you abandoned me. If you were in my shoes, what would you do?
*1 think I’ve said enough. Take your time to process it. Take care of yourself. Goodbye.
Kyle’s unwavering stance left Belle simmering with rage, her tists clenching in frustration.
Yet, even as the stormed with anger inside, Helle convinced herself she had planted a seed in Kyle’s heart.
She knew better than to expect immediate results–this was a game of strategy, a long one
Even if Kyle wouldn’t leave Faith on his own, Selle believed she could orchestrate things so that Faith would eventually walk away.
Forcing herself to adopt a gentle and understanding expression, Belle softened her tone.
“I know you don’t trust me right now. I know you’re still angry with me, but that’s okay. Give me some time, and I’ll prove everything to you just wait, I’ll fis everything and win you back.
promise, this time, I won’t let you down.”
Satisfied with her performance, Belle tumed to Chloe and pestured for them to leave.
before going, Belle stretched her arms wide, clearly intending to hug Kyle. But he immediately stepped back, rejecting the gesture without a word.
Though the attempt failed, Belle turned toward Faith, her gaze sharp and provocative.
Aurapected, Faith’s face paled with visible worry, her demeanor uneasy.
But Faith wasn’t copened about Kyle and Belle’s relationslap instead, she feared that Belle might be threatening Kyle in some way.
Belle marked and waved at faith, hier voor dripping with faux sweetness.
thank you so much for taking care of our dear Kyle all this time, I’ll make sure to tepay you properly someday. Goodbye for now!” After getting to the car, belle didn’t is the opportunity to wave one last time at Kyle and send a victorious glance in Faith’s direction. The pale, somber look on
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da soon as the car sped away, Belle and Chloe burst into laughter, practically doubling over in their seats.
“halala! calor, did you see that?’ F’alth’s face was so pale! italuba, what a pitiful sight!”
belle was practically plowing with action. Whether it was from the thought of winning Kyle back or just from making Faith miserable, she was over the moon. Calue chuckled, nodding along “ser Huld you when you step in, nothing is unsolvable. Taking care of Kyle and Faith? That’s a piece of cake for you!”
of How did it gaf Was Kyle moved? Did he almost hug, you and beg for a reconciliation? But why did the step back when you tried to hang him?” Betle wayed on the question with a disinissive lauigli
Cause Fail was there. He had to put in a showe, gla? Besides, it’s a good thing I didn’t lug him otherwise, I might’ve felt disgus
espiteter confident words, a flicker of disappellent lingered in Belle’s brait
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“Still,” nelle said, her wolor laced will pade, “Kyle aduitted that be still has felings for me. Even if I hurt him, he sill loves ine. And that’s enough. More than enough to make them suller”
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