Chapter 991

Bruce frowned, his voice tense. "Nance, you don't believe me, do you?" The car climbed steadily uphill, pressing me against the seatback. The air between us was heavy with tension. Even though I could sense Bruce's frustration, I remained indifferent to it. I bit back a bitter laugh, struggling to believe him. Whether he was genuinely being kind to me or actually trying to uncover the truth for my sake, I just couldn't bring myself to believe it. The hope he lit in me always made my heart waver toward him. However, in the end, he would only shatter that hope without mercy and leave me utterly disappointed. Despite all the tests I threw at Bruce, I always came to the same conclusion—Cindy was his true love, and I was just someone he was possessive of. He would never sacrifice Cindy's interests for my sake, so he wouldn't hold her accountable to seek justice for me. I clenched my fists and held his fiery gaze. Keeping my voice steady, I said, "Mr. Harold, we both went to the same