Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1478

Lorelei froze in place, staring at Theia in sheer shock.

Her mother-in-law agreed with the divorce?

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Juniper, who was just returning with some fruit, heard the remark and nearly tripped over her own feet.

Mom. Is that really how you mediate a marriage?

Hearing the coughing, Theia snapped back to reality.

"What Mom means is, this is absolutely Harold's fault. But since you're married and there aren't any massive, unfixable betrayals, you should give him one more chance."

"Mom, it's not Harold's fault," Lorelei said, her lips pressing together, her face still pale. "Our marriage was an accident."

"I know." Theia held her hand, not a trace of blame in her eyes—only deep sympathy. "You were a victim in what happened back then, too."

"Tell Mom, do you have feelings for Harold?" Theia pressed gently. "I don't know all the ins and outs of your marriage, and it's not my place to interfere."

"But give each other a chance. I just don't want to see either of you live with regrets."

Of course she had feelings for Harold.

And precisely because she did, she couldn't keep him chained to her side forever.

He had the right to pursue true love. She couldn't be that selfish.

"No matter what you decide, Mom will never blame you." Theia patted her hand, her voice soft and tender. "I will always be your mom."

Mom?

Hearing that word, Lorelei's eyes turned red, and tears fell uncontrollably.

If it weren't for Theia, she would have almost forgotten what having a mother felt like.

"Why are you suddenly crying?" Seeing Lorelei's tears, Theia was genuinely alarmed, wondering if she had somehow been too harsh.

Harold's brow furrowed. He noticed that whenever they were alone, Lorelei always kept her head bowed, avoiding eye contact.

"Lorelei..." he called out.

"Yes?" She lifted her gaze. Because she had just been crying, her wet lashes and tear-washed eyes were overwhelmingly beautiful.

Harold's eyes darkened, his voice dropping an octave. "Are you afraid of me?"

"No, I'm not." Lorelei shook her head, quietly shifting her gaze away.

It wasn't fear; she just didn't dare look at him.

They were getting divorced soon. Regardless of why Harold's attitude had suddenly shifted so drastically, she had to maintain her clarity to ensure she didn't fall any deeper.

Harold withdrew his gaze, looking out at the distance, a heavy feeling settling in his chest.

She wouldn't even look at him, but she was smiling so happily when chatting with Joel Garner.