The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Chapter 2178

The swan's white wings fluttered, creating ripples across the mirror-like lake surface.

Mrs. Iverson's emaciated face froze. Her eyes were red and swollen, staring intensely at Bella's firm expression.

"You... You're already married? You have a husband? When did this happen? How is this possible?!"

"Mrs. Iverson, I have no reason to lie to you. It's true."

Bella's voice was gentle, but her stance was unyielding. "My husband and I have known each other for over a decade. I've loved him since I was a child. I've always dreamed of becoming his wife. We've gone through many hardships together, and now we're finally together. I've achieved my heart's desire. So, I will never love another man for the rest of my life. I'm sorry to disappoint you."

"This can't be... It's impossible!" Mrs. Iverson's emotions were on the verge of breakdown as she gripped Bella's fair and delicate hand tightly. "You grew up with my Chris. You've always been so good to him, and he's completely devoted to you. He's vowed to marry no one but you! Chris has told me so much about what happened between you two. He never once mentioned... that you were already married!"

The more Bella listened, the colder she felt inside. Her heart pounded like a drum.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Christopher had been weaving an elaborate fantasy for his mother all this time.

If he were merely trying to appease her, a small white lie would suffice. Especially given her Alzheimer's frequently caused confusion, to the point where she sometimes failed to recognize her own son. Why go to such lengths to fabricate such a grand illusion?

Christopher was cruel and cunning. There was always a calculated purpose behind his actions.

So, what was his real intent?

"Bella... My son has his eyes and heart only for you. He's been so good to you... How could you do this to him?!" Mrs. Iverson's eyes were bloodshot, her body shaking violently. "What does Chris mean to you?! No, you can't be with someone else... You're my daughter-in-law. You belong with Chris! You can't be with another man!"

People who were terminally ill could sometimes be stubborn, emotionally unstable, and unreasonable, losing control at any moment.

Despite this, Bella would not betray her own principles by indulging in Christopher's lies just to soothe her emotions.

She could not do it even for the sake of a well-intentioned lie.

Her mouth, body, and heart could never betray Justin.

"I'm sorry, Mrs. Iverson. No matter what you say, I will never choose to be with Christopher. Not only because I have never had feelings for him, but also because we are like night and day. We belong to two different worlds."

Bella's eyes burned with intensity, revealing a coldness that seemed almost unfeeling. "Your son has harmed my loved ones and my partner."

Mrs. Iverson's entire being seemed to shatter, making her look like she had turned to stone.

"He has done many things I cannot tolerate or forgive. What I find even harder to accept is that every time he hurt those around me, it was under the guise of loving me."

Images of those Christopher had harmed flashed through Bella's mind. Her chest heaved with pain as she clenched her fists tightly. "How could I ever be with such a man? I was born in the light, and I refuse to fall into darkness. Mrs. Iverson, if you truly care for me and want what is best for your son, please persuade him to turn himself in. He should not continue to plunge deeper into the abyss of crime. The only thing awaiting him at the end of this path is destruction."

"No... Chris is filial and kind... He's not what you say... He's not!" Mrs. Iverson screamed with reddened eyes, her voice sharp and piercing.

Her face contorted with collapse, despair, rage, and sadness, making even Bella, who had witnessed many trials, feel a shiver of fear.

Suddenly, the woman in the wheelchair began to convulse violently as if she were choking, her parched mouth opening wide in distress.

"Mrs. Iverson!"

Bella's face went pale with shock as she rushed forward, trying to stabilize Mrs. Iverson's trembling body. "Mrs. Iverson... What's going on? Are you unwell?!"