Shining Bright After Rebirth (Diana and Steven) novel Chapter 809

Chapter 809 Accepting the Reality

Diana smiled and nodded, aware of how fickle people's hearts could be. "Not only did they believe it, but they even had me dragged to the police station. If it weren't for Cecil and Madam Farley proving my innocence, I'd still be there. Mark claimed that you and I framed Amelie for having an affair with him, and that I came after you to get revenge when the plan failed."

Lily forced a bitter smile, tears in her eyes. "I can't believe they would stoop this low. I'm so sorry. I never thought you'd be pulled into this mess. All my information came from Paula.

"But I didn't know why she didn't come forward to defend you."

Diana replied, shaking her head, "Even if she tried, it wouldn't help. Her company has gone under. No one's going to take her word."

She was never concerned with Paula. Those she had cut ties with were no longer worth her attention.

"Diana, have you been watching over my daughter?"

Lily had been worried about her daughter being hurt.

Diana raised an eyebrow and looked her in the eye. "Mrs. Foliot, do you really think your daughter likes you? She's the one who reported me to the police, claiming I was the one who killed you. And she didn't even come see you once. She's more interested in..."

Diana stopped, thinking better of it. Given Lily's fragile state, this wasn't the time to reveal everything.

Lily's face went pale, her lips trembling as silent tears fell. "She resents me because I'm strict. But no matter how hard I try, I can't get her to do it right.

"She always goes against me. I told her not to go to bars. It's only asking for trouble. But she thinks those are the places young people belong."

Lily looked utterly defeated. She knew her children resented her strict approach, but she feared that if she didn't keep them in line, they'd go astray.

Raising her children had drained her, and she hadn't even noticed her husband's affair, which had lasted over a decade.

And the moment his infidelity was exposed, Mark had nearly tried to kill her.

Diana took a steadying breath and said, "Mrs. Foliot, give me a moment."

She took out her phone and called Luna. "Luna, I need you to find out where Amelie is."

"On it!" Luna replied without hesitation.

...

Last night, Amelie had pacified Jeff by promising him wealth. She'd assured him that she'd get into the Foliot family's good graces and that he'd soon be living the life of a rich man.

In the underground parking lot, Diana turned to Lily. "Your daughter and Amelie are here, shopping. Let's go see."

Lily's face was filled with despair as she looked at Diana. "Diana, I..."

"Madam, we can't keep living in denial. How long can we hide behind well-meaning lies? Fooling ourselves doesn't bring happiness that lasts."

In this second chance at life, Diana had decided not to hide that she'd saved Steven.

In the past, she had done good in silence, but if no one acknowledged it, why not own it proudly?

There was nothing ashamed to admit.

She had nothing to be ashamed of.

In this lifetime, she wouldn't keep her good deeds to herself anymore.

Lily's tears flowed freely. She'd still wanted to believe her daughter wouldn't stoop to associating with a mistress. But reality was often a harsh wake-up call.