Chapter 88

"Ms. Chamber, with you around, it's only natural that I want to compete fairly with you. But honestly, it's clear Scott likes you," Vera said softly, with her eyes lowered. "He didn't even give me a chance to compete." From the front seat, Finlay spoke up bluntly, "Didn't Scott say a long time ago that he didn't want to be your guardian?" "Yeah… That's when I started to suspect he probably didn't like me. Rescuing me back then was probably just out of convenience. But back then, you weren't in the picture, Ms. Chamber. "I thought I still stood a chance, which is why I kept finding excuses to see him from time to time. When Ms. Chamber appeared, I heard that Scott wanted to be your guardian. I was so jealous I almost went crazy, and I was overwhelmed by sadness…" Vera kept going, almost as if she were talking to herself. "Back then, Vera locked herself in the room and refused to eat or drink for a few days," the driver in the front suddenly said. There was a note of affection and