Chapter 99 Meeting a Love Rival I was anxious before asking Lauren to meet.

However, I was surprised when she readily agreed to meet me.

She was already waiting for me when I arrived at our agreed meeting place.

The impression she left on me shattered my previous perception of her.

She was astute but also forthright and bold.

Lauren initiated the conversation, “I didn’t expect you to want to meet me.

Regardless of your intentions, I feel I should apologize.” I smiled and responded, “Saying it’s okay would seem insincere, and blaming you would be overly dramatic.

Your straightforward approach shocked me.” She showed slight helplessness and guilt in her expression.

“Thank you for saying that.” Then, she glanced at me awkwardly and said, “I won’t make excuses for myself.

I had a soft spot for Matthew, and I won’t deny he’s dashing.

So, ultimately, I couldn’t resist that temptation.

him to

was my first time hearing another woman’s evaluation of Matthew, or one could say, my

treated me like a doormat to protect

idly by

abandoned me at the hospital.” I couldn’t explain my emotions at

sympathy or a

the hotel room that day, I thought

me for my lack of shame, but I feel

feelings, Lauren smiled awkwardly and continued, “All right,

since I

or beat me, it’s up to

accept anything that comes my way.” Her openness made

was the one who caused her relationship with Matthew

what I want to ask you…” I spoke frankly, using the word ‘ask‘ to maintain

“Go ahead, she replied.

to mortgage everything under my

larger the amount, the better.” I

but I would look petty if I tried to brush things off +15

are you looking to loan?” After some thought, I provided a

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