The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

The swan's white wings fluttered, creating ripples across the mirror-like lake surface.

Mrs. Iverson's emaciated face froze. Her eyes were red and swollen, staring intensely at Bella's firm expression.

"You... You're already married? You have a husband? When did this happen? How is this possible?!"

"Mrs. Iverson, I have no reason to lie to you. It's true."

Bella's voice was gentle, but her stance was unyielding. "My husband and I have known each other for over a decade. I've loved him since I was a child. I've always dreamed of becoming his wife. We've gone through many hardships together, and now we're finally together. I've achieved my heart's desire. So, I will never love another man for the rest of my life. I'm sorry to disappoint you."

"This can't be... It's impossible!" Mrs. Iverson's emotions were on the verge of breakdown as she gripped Bella's fair and delicate hand tightly. "You grew up with my Chris. You've always been so good to him, and he's completely devoted to you. He's vowed to marry no one but you! Chris has told me so much about what happened between you two. He never once mentioned... that you were already married!"

The more Bella listened, the colder she felt inside. Her heart pounded like a drum.

an elaborate fantasy for his mother all this

small white lie would suffice. Especially given her Alzheimer's frequently caused confusion, to the point where she sometimes failed to recognize her own son.

cunning. There was always a calculated purpose

was his real

been so good to you... How could you do this to him?!" Mrs. Iverson's eyes were bloodshot, her body shaking violently. "What does Chris mean to you?! No, you can't be with someone else... You're my daughter-in-law. You belong with Chris! You can't be with

were terminally ill could sometimes be stubborn,

this, Bella would not betray her own principles by

do it even for the sake of a

and heart

Mrs. Iverson. No matter what you say I will never choose to be with Christopher. Not only because have never had feelings for him but also because we are like night and

revealing a coldness that seemed almost unfeeling.

entire being seemed to shatter, making her look like