A Familiar Savior

Valerie raised her eyebrows and asked, "Does this have anything to do with me?"

Bella wiped the tears off her face and sneered. "Of course you're happy. If you didn't interfere, I wouldn't..."

Valerie abruptly interrupted her. "Wouldn't what? Lose hope after so many years of effort?"

She curled her lips and smiled casually. "You're too bold. But you should know that he doesn't have to respond to y