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    Lise’s eyes narrowed, and she involuntarily clenched her fists.

    An idea suddenly struck her, and Katelyn’s sarcastic words soon confirmed her suspicion.

    “Just now, Neil confessed that he still loves me. He said he’d do anything to get me back. That’s why he keeps badgering me and refuses to proceed with our divorce.” Katelyn paused, fixing Lise with a piercing gaze.

    “To him, his affair with you was just a minor slip in our marriage. He believes I should forgive his infidelity and that he cane back to me whenever I say yes.” Katelyn’s expression was filled with mockery.

    Since Lise had the audacity to provoke her on such an asion, Katelyn decided to hit where it would hurt the most.

    Lise’s greatest concern was Neil’s lingering feelings for Katelyn and whether or not she could one day be Mrs. Wheeler. Katelyn’s words cut directly to Lise’s deepest fear.

    Neil, overhearing Katelyn, reacted with indignant denial. “I never said any of those things. Katelyn, if you’re trying to drive a wedge between us, at least be clever about it.”

    Katelyn smiled leisurely. “So, what are you trying to say? Do you back down? Just admit it, and I might consider it.”

    Katelyn had learned from Neil just how deceitful men could be.

    They failed to appreciate the women who loved them. Only after these women walked away did they begin to regret it.

    Neil’s ideal scenario was to maintain rtionships with both Katelyn and Lise, hoping they could somehow coexist peacefully. Despite his betrayal, he expected Katelyn to forgive him effortlessly, perhaps even ming herself for not being attractive enough to him.

    The more she thought about it, the more disgusted she felt.

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    Neil might seem like a gentleman—handsome, sessful—but at his core, he was nothing but a scoundrel.

    For a moment, Neil was at a loss for words. Looking into Katelyn’s eyes, he couldn’t discern whether she was telling the truth or not.

    He had nearly confessed his true feelings moments earlier, but catching sight of Lise’s pale face, he bit back his words.

    “I’ve never thought that way. Don’t tter yourself.”

    “Really? You’ve been pestering me toe backtely. Why is that? Lise doesn’t know about this, does she?” Katelyn’s expression was cold, her intent clear—she was indeed trying to stir up trouble. And why not?

    “I was distracted by other things!” Feeling somewhat guilty, Neil’s voice grew louder, as if trying to convince not just Katelyn but himself too.

    He then turned to Lise, who looked increasingly distressed, and quickly rified, “Lise, listen, I’ve never said those things to Katelyn. I don’t want to get back with her.”

    Lise clenched her teeth, forced to suppress her feelings. “I trust you, Neil. I’ll be happy for you if you and Katelyn get back together. It seems Katelyn misunderstood everything. It’s important that you two sort things out.”

    At that moment, Lise aimed to appear forgiving and supportive, but her clenched fists betrayed her true feelings. Deep down, she believed every word Katelyn said, not Neil’s denials. Over time, she had observed his behavior and reactions—it was clear he still had feelings for Katelyn, the woman he couldn’t forget.

    Neil’s voice trembled as he responded, “Lise, do you really mean that?”

    Tears gathered in Lise’s eyes. Even as she internally seethed at him, she maintained aposed facade. “I just want to see you happy. Perhaps all of this is my fault, and we should fix it.”

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