Chapter 1284

I recalled Cindy's forlorn and defeated look earlier. Both of them had encountered love, but Tiana seemed to be completely nurtured by it, radiating a soft glow with a face full of joy. On the other hand, Cindy, though dressed elegantly, had a pale complexion and an air of gloom, clearly downcast and upset. What was the reason? Shouldn't she be happy that Bruce defied his grandmother and proclaimed his unwavering love for her and determination to marry her? And what if Caroline's guess was true? That Cindy was nothing more than a decoy Bruce used to distract Dorothea? However, I quickly dismissed that thought because it was simply impossible. In all the years I pursued Bruce and stayed by his side, I knew his temper and how reserved he was—he was neither good at nor willing to express his inner feelings. When we were together, aside from in bed, he rarely expressed his love for me. Even my identity as his girlfriend wasn't revealed until much later when he was willing to admit it