Chapter 293

Feeling helpless, Frank told Mateo about what had just happened. He still couldn't understand Bethany's reaction. "I find it very strange. Shouldn't she have immediately gone to explain the truth to Trys upon hearing this news?" Mateo frowned. Indeed, the love and hate relationships in the upper-class circle were even more melodramatic and terrifying than he had imagined. His tone carried some concern when he said, "She is trying to protect herself." "What?" Frank was puzzled. "Isn't exposing Megan the way to protect herself?" Mateo shook his head, fearing that Bethany's psychological issues were even more serious than they thought. He patiently explained to Frank, which was rare for him. "Bethany's childhood experiences, the suppression and dislike from her biological parents, left a deep trauma in her heart." He sighed lightly before continuing, "If it were someone else, they might have suffered severe depression long ago, but she is strong-willed. And the people around her ha