CHAPTER 133 WILL YOU BE MY BOYFRIEND?

“Annalise is a master manipulator!” Kate accepted the tissue, wiping her tears. “She claimed the recording was taken out of context. She also accused me of colluding with Hughes to set her up. She painted me as the jealous sister, in love with my brother, trying to keep him single forever!” Bella’s frown intensified at her words. “And your brother believes her?” “Yes!” Kate broke down once again. “He reprimanded me. He said ever since I started working, I’ve been learning the wrong things, like scheming. He regretted letting our parents adopt me. He threatened to sever our ties if I continued to harbor feelings for him!” Kate’s voice choked with sobs, her despair palpable. Bella embraced her, whispering soothing words. Others might not understand the depth of Kate’s pain, but she did. Denied the love she yearned for and now maligned by the one she adored, Kate must be in agony. “Your brother’s words were incredibly hurtful.” Bella had once felt empathy for Virgil. But now, his