Betrayed and Dumped: She Rose Stronger Than Ever novel Chapter 473

Rebecca gripped the willow tree nearby, steadying herself as her legs threatened to give out. Her eyes locked onto Joan, dazed and searching, like she was trying to pull herself back from a different world. It felt like ages before she could breathe again.

She tried to speak, but nothing came out.

Joan’s lips curled in a satisfied little smile. “Ms. Harper, you’re always so generous. It’s just a kid… I’m sure you can handle that, right?”

Rebecca forced herself to stay calm. She drew in a slow breath, her stare so sharp it could have cut right through Joan. “How do I even know you are telling the truth?”

With that, it was like all her strength vanished. Rebecca turned and walked away, barely holding herself together.

Behind her, Joan called out, her voice full of mock concern. “Wow, did I really scare you that much? I was only saying. Can’t even handle a little conversation?”

Rebecca stopped and spun around, glaring at her. Everything felt confusing. Was Joan telling the truth? Or was she just messing with her?

If it was true…

Rebecca shut the thought down before it could go any further. She turned and hurried off, practically running all the way to the office.

Before long, Brett came jogging over with a thermos in hand. Worried that Joan might be waiting too long, he’d rushed the whole way. Now his forehead was damp with sweat, and he was breathing a little hard.

His eyes lit up with a smile. “Joan, have some water. I’ve tasted it. It’s the perfect temperature. Here.”

He tasted it…

Joan glanced at the bottle opening and frowned slightly.

After a few seconds, she lifted it and took a drink, pretending nothing was amiss. Brett naturally took the thermos back and screwed the lid on.

“Brett, there’s something I’d like to ask you to help me with. I don’t know if it’s okay.”

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