Never Blinded by Love (Linda and Wilson) novel Chapter 145

Chapter 145 

The venue erupted in a hubbub of astonishment the moment the words were spoken. 

Linda had expected this outcome. 

It was natural for people to be skeptical that she was Amber F. 

Who would have thought that a director whose films promoted self–love had once been so consumed by love for a man that she disregarded everything else? 

That alone left the audience in disbelief, not to mention the things she did during her marriage with William. 

She said, “I understand there are many questions about this. Many doubt whether I am truly the director you want to meet, Amber F. 

“It’s true that I’m Amber F. It’s also true that the things I did contradict the messages I try to convey through my works. 

“But people grow, don’t they? I have now come to my senses and think it through. The only message I want to share with everyone who watches my movies is to love yourself well. When you love yourself more than anything else, nothing in this world can affect you. 

“Take the movie you’ve watched, for example. I noticed many viewers were puzzled by the final scene. I’d like to take this opportunity today to explain why the ending was an empty shot.” 

The backdrop behind the actors was drawn as they stood aside. Linda’s tone was gentle and soothing. 

“I once believed that freedom is the most absurd thing in the world to exist. But after I experienced freedom myself, I realized how wrong my previous thoughts were, and I paid a heavy price for that. 

“In the process of shooting the movie, the screenwriter and I discussed at length about how we’d want t to end, I had to reshoot the ending scene for nearly a month, over and over again. 

“Finally, the screenwriter told me that if I wanted to convey the message of pursuing freedom and inspire everyone to love themselves, leaving that empty shot as the ending scene was the best choice. 

“I faced many challenges throughout the shooting process. Each time, I’d reflect and think about how I would have handled things if I hadn’t gained clarity. I believe I wouldn’t have made decisions that are as wise as I do now after experiencing and understanding the world better. 

“Many of you might be aware of the things I did four or five years ago. Honestly speaking, I feel like a fool for wasting so much time on a man now that I look back.” 

Linda laughed. It carried self–deprecation and relief. 

The screen behind them displayed footage of Linda and the screenwriter in discussion during the shooting process. 

“I studied directing before I got married, but I was young and naive to think that love was forever, so I neglected my career. Things weren’t too late when I finally snapped back to reality.