Chapter: 1533
Vera got into the car first.
After Cecilia helped Rena into the car, Vera said apologetically, “I’m sorry, Rena, I messed up your plan. I can’t stand the sight of her. Just looking at her makes me sick, let alone cooperating with her.”
She apologized repeatedly, holding Rena’s hand and pretending to be innocent.
Rena and Vera had been friends for so many years that Rena understood
Vera well.
A faint smile graced her lips.
“Don’t apologize now. You made a great contribution today.”
“What?”
Vera blinked a few times, looking unsure if she heard her friend correctly.
“I made a great contribution
Rena softly grazed the skin on her chest with her fingers, where a thin light scar from the crystal chandelier remained, Sometimes she felt a burning pain that reminded her of what Aline had done to her.
Rena said in a low voice, “It’s unrealistic for us to become friends with her immediately.”
Vera didn’t fully understand but trusted Rena.
Since her friend said she had made a great contribution, Vera felt quite proud.
Rena treated her to a big meal, and Vera had two glasses of wine, leaving her feeling drunk.
Later on, Roscoe came to pick her up.
He held his drunk wife and said apologetically, “I’m sorry, Rena. Vera had a bit too much to drink
Rena and Cecilia stood at the entrance of the restaurant
Despite her pregnancy, Rena’s loose-fitting down jacket concealed her condition. However, an indefinable aura seemed to envelop her.
Rena lovingly smoothed her long, chestnut hair and smiled.
“Please take her home quickly
Roscoe acknowledged her request and assisted Vera into the car.