Chapter 249

Lily's hand froze. She lowered her head and pursed her lips. After a long moment, she looked up with a determined gaze. "I can save you. I will save you!" Belinda pulled her close and patted her hand with a faint smile. "I've always known this day would come. I can never escape it." She glanced out the window. The night was cold and dark, but Lily's presence brought warmth. Pointing to a nearby chair, she said softly, "Sit down. I have some things to tell you." After a moment's silence, Lily sat down. "Lily, don't grieve for me, and don't seek revenge. Finish your studies and live a good life." Belinda sighed. "I know you often don't obey my words, just like when you promised not to search for your father but secretly did so for years." Lily kept her head down without saying a word. "I never told you about the past because I didn't want you involved. They won't spare us, and your father is proof of that." Belinda squeezed Lily's hand. "I should've died over 40 years ago. I onl