Chapter 466
Despite having thought about it, I still felt uneasy. What if actually found her? Would it be like I imagined? She might have already built a family, had kids, living a happy and fulfilled life. My sudden appearance could just be a pebble disrupting her peaceful life. Plus, I lost the pendant two years ago. Trying to find her now seemed more difficult than finding a needle in a haystack.
Unexpectedly, Bella offered, “I can help you, whether you want to search publicly or privately, it’s up to you.”
I was surprised. “Really?”
“Of course.” Bella nodded, her gaze briefly drifting towards Summer, who was blending smoothies in the kitchen. Her eyes were tender, radiating an unmistakable motherly warmth. “If someone had offered to help me find my daughter sooner, maybe I could have reunited with her earlier.”
“You and Summer…” I hesitated, “Were separated before?
If that was the case… I couldn’t help but doubt whether Summer truly was Bella’s daughter.
Two years ago, she was involved in some shady dealings with the Myers family. And now, it wasn’t out of the question that she’d be here trying to deceive Bella as well
Bella didn’t hide anything, her smile fading as she spoke with a hint of sorrow, “Yeah, she was switched at birth just two days after she was born.”
“Who switched her?”
“We haven’t found out yet.” Bella sighed.
I asked softly, “What about the child you were given?”
“It was a stillborn.”
Hearing this, I was momentarily stunned. Bella then spoke with self–reproach, “After that, and a series of other events, I left Vista Town and moved to North City. If I had known she was switched at birth, I would never have left Vista Town. I would have done everything to find her.
“It’s not your fault,” I consoled her, “The blame lies with the person who switched the babies.”
“Let’s not talk about me now. At least, I’ve found my daughter now,” Bella said with a smile, appearing somewhat relieved. “Let’s talk about you. Are you from Vista Town or RiverCity?”
“Vista Town.” I pursed my lips, “From the Myers family of Vista Town.”
“Clang-” The glass Bella was holding shattered on the floor, tea splashing everywhere. She was visibly shaken, “You’re a Myers from Vista Town? One of the four big families?”
“…Yes.”
“Your father is Victor?”
“Yes, that’s him.”
Seeing her so knowledgeable, I couldn’t help but ask, “You know the Myers family?”
“Not at all!” She answered abruptly, quickly bending down to clean up the mess. But somehow, she cut her finger in the process.
I rushed to grab some tissues, pressing them against the wound, “Do you have band–aids?”
“No need.” Bella suddenly became distant, stepping back, “It’s getting late. You should head home. I’ll message you about the dress later.”
I was somewhat perplexed but knew better than to overstay my welcome, “Alright, then I’ll be going.”
Just as I was about to leave, I turned to her, “Oh, Ms. Taylor, there’s something I think you should know.”
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Chapter 466
“Go on.”
I carefully began, “Two years ago, Summer had…”
“Ms. Webster!” Summer came over with two glasses of smoothie, handing one to me with a bright smile. “Were you about to tell my mom how we met two years ago?”
Then, she handed the other glass to Bella, sweetly saying “Here you go, Mom!”
I chuckled, “Yes, that was the plan.”
“If my mom’s interested, I’ll tell her about it,” Summer winked, leaning on Bella’s shoulder playfully, “Ms. Webster, please don’t deprive me of a conversation topic with my mom.”
With the conversation heading in this direction, it wasn’t my place to say more. Moreover, after Bella heard I was from the Myers family, she seemed to become somewhat wary.