Chapter 669

"I often wonder why I could be so reckless in the past," Linda mused. "But then I realized it was because my father was still around and could provide me with everything. I always had his support. "So, after he passed, I was left alone in this world. I couldn't afford to be so reckless anymore—I only had myself to depend on." Without a pillar to lean on, one had to grow to become strong. "I know you might want to comfort me, but I don't think I need that," she continued. "That's a fact, and I have to accept it. My father's passing doesn't mean I've lost everything. In fact, he loved me and left me with a lot." Whether it was connections or status, these were enough to allow Linda to go far in life. … After dinner, William drove Linda home. It wasn't far from here to the villa; it was just a 20-minute drive. "I had a really good time today. Thank you," Linda said earnestly. After being stressed out for so long, she hadn't been feeling great lately. She finally felt revived to