Chapter 1246

Caroline hesitated for a moment before speaking softly. "Nance, I know Bruce has been a total jerk to you. I insult him all the time, and honestly, he deserves it. "But looking at this from an outsider's perspective, I think there's something off about this whole situation. I'm not defending him, and I'm definitely not saying he secretly loves you. "I'm just being logical. His feelings for Cindy are not strong enough for him to go this far just to appease her. "Even if she was mad, the most he would do is offer a half-hearted explanation. He wouldn't go as far as orchestrating a scandal and putting you in the headlines. The way this news frames you as a scheming homewrecker—doesn't that seem excessive? "If you're the third wheel in this story, why is the cheater getting off scot-free? This whole thing doesn't just harm your reputation; it doesn't do him any favors, either. "Bruce is way too calculating to overlook something like that. He's not the type to be this reckless. "