Chapter 216

Natalie stood frozen as she was at a loss for words. She hadn't realized the depth of Taylor's connection with Bethany. Did this mean things would only get more complicated? "Fortunately, Stella is still alive. Unfortunately, she's now disabled." "Where is she now?" Taylor's voice was low. "To avoid being a burden to Bethany, she voluntarily moved into a nursing home. My grandfather covers all her expenses, including Bethany's tuition." "Hmm." "My mother, before she passed, expressed her regrets about Stella and asked me to look after Bethany as a way of atoning for her mistakes. At the time, both Bethany and I were still quite young. "Afterward, I went abroad for school, and we lost touch for a long time. When I returned, she reappeared in my life, and we spent some time together." Natalie replied with a soft hum. He took her hand and kissed it gently. "I help her and take care of her because we shared a brief connection, but more importantly, her mother lost a leg because of