Five Years of Marriage to Mr. Bradford (by Koi Fish) novel Chapter 236

Chapter 236

Aiden: [This is major. Why didn’t you tell us? Don’t blame Cathy. She is panicking, unsure how to help, and asked us to lift your spirits. She begged me not to let on that she told me, worried you’d be upset.]

Vance: [I appreciate the concern. I won’t blame her.]

Aiden sent a hug emoji, one of Catherine’s favorites: [You know we’ll harp on this again. You’ve indulged Rebecca for five years, turning her into someone without boundaries. If she had even half of Cathy’s maturity, you wouldn’t have been suffering like this. My advice: cut off her cards and see how far she gets. She’d come crawling back in no time.]

Vance didn’t reply, knowing that he couldn’t cut Rebecca off completely.

She had her own accounts where he had transferred funds directly. She wasn’t solely dependent on his supplementary cards.

Aiden: [Don’t tell me you’ve given her enough to achieve financial independence. All in her control?]

Still, Vance didn’t respond.

Aiden understood and sent an “idiot” emoji: [Are you crazy? It wouldn’t surprise me if Rebecca drained your assets and disappeared. You really are…]

Meeting Vance’s silence, he changed his approach, typing: [Forget it. Whoever you choose to marry is your business. She is like a curse in your life. Whether she is out living it up alone or running off with some guy, fate is what it is. We’ll always have your back. Even if the sky comes crashing down, we’ll hold it up for you.]

It was followed by a “hug” emoji. 1

Vance was touched. They were true friends, proven through years of loyalty. 2

He sent a “smiling” emoji: [You’ve stolen all of Cathy’s emojis.]

Aiden: [She is like a little sun. Ever since she rejoined our group, she has been spreading warmth and positivity every day. Don’t you think so?] [?]

Vance glanced at Catherine, typing: [Absolutely.]

That very evening, two different people had conveyed the same sentiment. He had spoiled Rebecca excessively, which had inevitably led to her becoming unruly and defiant.

Rebecca had intended to rest in the hotel in the afternoon, but sleep eluded her. With Lauren still absent, she decided to get up and see if there was any way she could assist.

Stepping out, she discovered that the troupe hadn’t stayed put but had gathered in the rehearsal hall, already deep into practice sessions.

She spent the entire afternoon there, observing the teachers and younger members as they danced,

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while handling various support tasks.

Witnessing their execution of complex, high-difficulty techniques evoked memories of the phoenix-like sunset clouds she had seen before boarding the plane.

It ignited a revival within her, as if her own inner phoenix were stirring to life, desperate to break free, twirl, and soar.

She yearned to dance, but something held her back. Surrounded by such exceptional talent, she felt inadequate. She was no longer the agile swallow of her youth.

The group continued rehearsing until eight o’clock, when Lauren repeatedly insisted it was time for dinner, finally prompting them to disband.

Rebecca empathized deeply with their commitment and rigor. The adage held true: one minute on stage demanded ten years of hard training. Daily practice was essential; skills eroded without consistency.

It was no mere saying. In her prime, she had adhered to the same relentless schedule, never allowing a single day of slack.

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