Chapter 64

Walking around in a film studio by oneself is a completely different experience from walking around there with family.

At least, Simone Milton wouldn’t feel fulfilled or intrigued at all while wandering around the film studio all by herself.

But when Nick Arthur and Martha joined the group, Simone Milton was surprised to find that what had seemed boring to her before now took on a new dimension.

It was as though everything came to life, making it impossible for her to resist its charm.

“These are truly amazing,” Simone Milton exclaimed. “Why didn’t I notice how interesting they were before?”

Hearing this, Martha immediately puffed out her chest proudly and said to Simone Milton with a sense of satisfaction:

“Of course! That’s because Mom never came here with Martha before!”

This taken-for-granted attitude made Simone Milton smile. She kissed Martha and nodded in agreement.

Indeed, that’s the case.

After getting tired from walking around the film city, Simone Milton and the others chose a restaurant with excellent privacy to eat at.

This restaurant is favored by many celebrities thanks to its excellent confidentiality measures. Most importantly, the food is simply delicious.

After describing how excellent this dish was, Simone Milton effortlessly ordered a few items that would be perfect for a family of three.

Unlike regular restaurants, at this place, you have to go to the front desk to get all your dishes yourself. It’s quite interesting.

At least, Simone Milton isn’t opposed to such regulations.

After waiting for about twenty or thirty minutes, Simone Milton heard the receptionist call her name. She told Nick Arthur and Martha to wait there while she went to get the food.

Simona Milton went to the front desk, picked up her meal, and then headed to her seat.

As she walked by, Simone Milton overheard two celebrities at the table next to her talking about something.

Simona Milton, who didn’t care at all, placed all the food on the table, then set the plates aside.

In a moment, the restaurant staff will take care of putting these items away.

“What? Truda Lambert is going back to her home country? Is this true or false? Weren’t she doing well abroad? Why would she suddenly decide to return?” someone at the next table exclaimed.

This is big news, but at the same time, it’s also news that makes it impossible to feel confident at all.

Who is Truda Lambert? She’s a renowned film actor in the industry. Although she isn’t very well-known in her home country, she’s absolutely famous internationally.

Even in Hollywood, Truda Lambert was a well-known star. It’s almost impossible for an actor who’s achieved such success abroad to return to his home country to pursue a career there.

For Truda Lambert, this was essentially the same as giving up the glory and status she had worked so hard to achieve, just to wander around in this small circle back home.

It’s not worth it at all.

“That’s absolutely impossible. I think you’d better stop spreading such unreliable nonsense!”

The other person at the neighboring table immediately retorted, criticizing the companion who had spread such news.

“It’s true! I have reliable information that Truda Lambert is definitely going back to her home country! Although the exact reasons aren’t clear, it’s certainly good news for us!”

“I guess you’re desperate to become famous. How can you believe such nonsense? You’re completely hopeless!”

“Speak more quietly. It’s only because of our good relationship that I’m telling you such confidential information…”

After that, the two people sitting next to them deliberately spoke in lower voices.

Simona Milton, who overheard this news by chance, couldn’t understand anything further, even if she wanted to ask more questions.

Nick Arthur, who was standing nearby, of course also heard the news.

He glanced at Simone Milton, who seemed completely stunned. Helplessly, he took the bowl from Simone Milton’s hands and helped her serve herself some food.

“It’s just some trivial gossip. Why react with such shock?” Apparently, Nick Arthur didn’t take this news seriously either.

“But…” Simone Milton opened her mouth as if to say something, but in the end, she said nothing at all.

Nick Arthur had no idea what Simone Milton was thinking. He simply assumed that Simone Milton was curious to know whether Truda Lambert would actually return to her home country to pursue her career there.

He shrugged and said, “I didn’t expect you to be a fan of Truda Lambert! But you might be disappointed. The chances of Truda Lambert returning to her home country are slim. After all, these rumors have been around for years, and she still hasn’t returned at all!”

Yes, there have been rumors for several years that Truda Lambert would return to her home country to pursue her career, but nothing has ever been confirmed.

When such rumors first surfaced, the Arthur Group tried to collaborate with Truda Lambert.

Although it turned out that Truda Lambert had no plans to return to her home country for now, it was still possible to discuss her potential role as a spokesperson for foreign brands with her.

So, there’s actually a certain level of rapport between Arthur Group and Truda Lambert.

If Truda Lambert really decides to return to her home country to pursue her career, Arthur Group will eventually find out.

“Is that so?” Hearing Nick Arthur say that, Simone Milton simply couldn’t manage to show any happy expression.

She wasn’t comforted at all. In fact, she knew better than anyone that Truda Lambert would definitely return, sooner or later, even if she wasn’t back yet.

Because in the original work, there’s quite a lot of description regarding Truda Lambert.

In the original story, Truda Lambert is a famous movie star, and she was also a senior at school when Katie Adams was there.

During her student days, Truda Lambert had a close relationship with Katie Adams. She often stood by Katie Adams. In fact, to some extent, Truda Lambert went abroad to pursue her career in order to be with Katie Adams.

In the original story, Truda Lambert, after returning to her home country, gradually became close to Katie Adams. Eventually, she fell in love with Katie Adams, who was kind and innocent by nature.

However, Katie Adams soon found out about this. She firmly rejected Truda Lambert, even telling her that she had merely regarded Truda Lambert as her brother.

But this doesn’t mean that Truda Lambert’s role ends here.

In fact, in the original story, Truda Lambert, even though she knew full well that Katie Adams didn’t accept her, was still willing to act as a tool for Katie Adams, going to great lengths to help her career succeed.

In fact, the fact that Katie Adams was able to achieve so much so quickly in the original story is largely due to Truda Lambert as well.

It can be said that without Truda Lambert’s selfless dedication and the resources she invested, Katie Adams would never have been able to become a superstar so quickly and reach the pinnacle of her career.

Worst of all, Truda Lambert’s ending in the original story is one of loneliness—she silently supports the marriage between Katie Adams and Alberta Arthur from behind the scenes.

It can be said that I’m really fascinated by it.

At the thought that Katie Adams, with her incredible passing skills, was about to return to her home country, Simone Milton couldn’t help but feel a headache coming on.

She was truly worried that Katie Adams might pull some stunt again. After all, she was a top actress with both extensive connections and valuable resources.

If Katie Adams takes this as an opportunity to turn the tables and deliberately targets her, who knows when she might fall victim to those tactics.

“What’s wrong?” Nick Arthur asked, noticing that Simone Milton didn’t seem in a good mood.

Shaking off the unnecessary thoughts in her mind, Simone Milton smiled and said to Nick Arthur, “Nothing!”

Anyway, Truda Lambert isn’t anywhere in sight for now. Let’s not worry about these things for now and simply enjoy the peaceful time spent with our families.

Nick Arthur noticed that Simone Milton wanted to change the subject. Although it was clear that Simone Milton was hiding something, Nick politely decided not to press the matter further.

He knew that if Simone Milton really wanted to tell him why she had been distracted earlier, she would definitely do so.

As for Truda Lambert, she posed no threat to Nick Arthur at all.

Or, in Nick Arthur’s understanding of Simone Milton, he didn’t think Truda Lambert would have any significant impact.

After enjoying a delicious meal, the family of three left the restaurant and returned to the hotel.

The time for parting always comes suddenly, but there’s nothing we can do about it.

Even though Martha was very reluctant to part, Nick Arthur still comforted her with kind words.

“It’s okay, Martha. In a few days, you’ll be able to see Mom again. So please don’t be sad.” Nick Arthur gently held Martha in his arms, trying to comfort her.

Of course, Martha knew this. But every time she thought about the fact that it would be several days before she could see Simone Milton again, and before she could spend time with her, she felt completely demotivated.

With a pouty face, Martha gently hugged Simone Milton and said softly, “Mommy, please don’t forget me. Come back right after the filming is over, okay?”

Simone Milton couldn’t help but laugh at Martha’s clingy behavior. She tickled the tip of Martha’s nose and said gently, “Of course.”

Such firm words gave Martha strength and greatly relieved her sadness.

“Is that better now? Then let’s see Martha in a few days. We’ll go have fun together then, okay?” Simone Milton made her promise. She bent down and stuck out her little finger.

Seeing that Simone Milton wanted to make a “pact” with her, Martha nodded firmly and solemnly made the pact with Simone Milton.

“Make a promise: we won’t change for a hundred years. If we do, I’ll call you ‘little piggy’…” Martha said these words with a serious expression on her face.

Such a contrastingly cute scene is simply irresistible to laugh at, but Simone Milton managed to hold back her laughter.

Before parting, Simone Milton gave Nick Arthur a gentle hug and whispered to him, “I’ll be back in a few days. Thank you for taking care of everything during this time.”

Nick Arthur kissed Simone Milton and gently stroked her long hair. He said, “For you, I’m willing to do anything without feeling tired. Come back soon. Your child and I are waiting for you to come home.”

The simple words “go home” touched the most tender part of Simone Milton’s heart. She nodded and repeated them softly.

“Hmm, I’ll go home early!”

After saying that, he watched as Martha and Nick Arthur left the place.

The next day, Simone Milton, full of energy, arrived at the set and devoted herself entirely to the filming.

Let those who want to gossip not get any chance to do so.

Watching Simone Milton so focused and dedicated, the staff present couldn’t help but admire her greatly.

When Simone Milton was so serious, even the staff members who had been a bit slack became alert and serious as well, for some reason.

Just like this, in just one day, everyone was pulled away from the relaxed state they were in since the day before yesterday when school was over.

In the following days, everyone’s work efficiency improved significantly.

As a result, the filming was completed five days ahead of schedule, compared to the two-week estimate. This was completely unexpected by Director Fang.

After the filming is completely completed, it’s traditional to hold a celebration banquet.

For this closing banquet, everyone on the crew was invited to the most famous restaurant in the film city. Although the restaurant was a bit small, everyone had a great time there.

Director Fang, who ordered plenty of beer, even raised his glass at the closing party to express his admiration for Simone Milton in a bold manner.

“Look at Simone Milton! She’s simply amazing! She brought such a complex character to life in a way that’s truly remarkable!” Director Fang repeated “remarkable” twice, clearly praising Simone Milton’s acting skills.

Even in the end, Director Fang specifically told Simone Milton, “If I ever have any interesting roles again in the future, I’ll definitely ask you to play them. You absolutely can’t refuse me!”

Such an active invitation was truly unexpected, but the staff present weren’t very surprised at all.

They all knew very well that Director Fang was always generous towards those he admired.

Actresses like Simone Milton, who have outstanding acting skills but aren’t very expensive to hire, are appreciated not only by Director Fang, but also by the rest of the crew.

“Of course, as long as Director Fang gives the order, I’ll definitely be there whenever you invite me to play interesting roles in the future!” Simone Milton didn’t refuse Director Fang at all. Instead, she happily agreed.

After talking with Director Fang, everyone continued eating and drinking. There was no formality at this celebration, and everyone was completely relaxed.

After the wrap-party, Oliver Arthur finally found the opportunity to talk with Simone Milton.

“What are your plans now?” Oliver Arthur, who had stopped her, asked Simone Milton.

“I have no plans for now. I’ll take a break during this period. If there’s a suitable role, I’ll consider acting in it again. What’s it, Director Ann? Do you have any other arrangements?” Simone Milton honestly expressed her thoughts, then gave Oliver Arthur a playful look.

“That’s quite good. Get plenty of rest and spend time with your family!” Oliver Arthur said seriously, clearly satisfied with Simone Milton’s reply.

Actually, when he first went to see Simone Milton, he wanted to persuade her to take a break and completely step away from the role of the heroine this time around.

This time, Simone Milton’s performance was so intense that it’s truly admirable… yet also somewhat dangerous.

Don’t you see that many actors are completely ruined because they’re unable to fully step away from a certain character they’ve played?

Oliver Arthur didn’t want his favorite, Simone Milton, to face such difficulties either. However, he expressed his concerns subtly, without stating them outright.

But Simone Milton understood the hidden meaning in Oliver Arthur’s words. Although she wasn’t trapped by such a person, she was still grateful for Oliver Arthur’s concern.

“Thank you for your concern, Director An. I’ll make sure to get enough rest before continuing with my role in the play,” said Simone Milton. She paused for a moment, then smiled. “Besides, I have Martha and Ayan with me. So, you don’t need to worry so much.”

“That would be perfect. Otherwise, my brother would be very upset!” Hearing Simone Milton say this, Oliver Arthur nodded seriously.

In fact, Oliver Arthur wasn’t the only one who showed concern for her.

After she returned home, Nick Arthur, who had heard from Oliver Arthur about Simone Milton’s current situation, also expressed his concern.

Of course, this is because Simone Milton became so deeply immersed in this complex character that she couldn’t extricate herself, which affected her real life.

Even in an effort to prevent such situations from happening, Nick Arthur has been trying every means possible to make Simone Milton happy and help her get out of that depressed state she was in.

Yes, although Simone Milton wasn’t fully aware of it herself, in reality, she was influenced to some extent after taking on this role.

As a result, Nick Arthur simply attributed Simone Milton’s serious demeanor during their meal at the restaurant earlier to her failure to “step out of her character.”

As heaven and earth can bear witness, she was indeed worried at that time that Truda Lambert’s return would have some impact on the current situation.

It’s frustrating when Nick Arthur misunderstands things due to some unfortunate circumstances. There’s really nothing to say about it.

However, putting aside these minor misunderstandings, Simone Milton was deeply moved by Nick Arthur’s efforts to reassure her.

After all, for a president whose salary is in the millions per minute, it’s quite remarkable that he would temporarily put aside his work to spend time with her and help her relax.

It would’ve been perfect if Nick Arthur hadn’t been so cautious in his attitude toward her.

The best part is that these past few days, Georgia and Marian haven’t come to disturb Simone Milton either. Apparently, they understand that Simone Milton needs time to adjust right now.

After a few days of relaxation, Simone Milton’s gloominess finally dissipated, and she returned to her normal state once again.

Completely stepped away from that complicated character I used to be.

And just at this time, the Arthur Group suddenly received news—that Truda Lambert had finally decided to return to her home country to pursue her career there.

In order to make a smooth transition back to the domestic market, Truda Lambert and her team approached Arthur, hoping that he could help Truda Lambert gain recognition in the domestic market as quickly as possible.

After all, over the years, Truda Lambert has been quite famous abroad, but her popularity in her own country isn’t as high.

This is precisely the problem that’s troubling them.

As one of Truda Lambert’s partners, Arthur certainly wouldn’t refuse such a promising opportunity.

Soon, news about Truda Lambert endorsing brands under the Arthur Group became a trending topic again and again.

What’s most fatal is that Truda Lambert was not only good-looking, but also had charm, talent, and excellence. She quickly became famous in the industry.

Mainly, Truda Lambert has a solid foundation and excellent skills. This endorsement has once again boosted her popularity instantly.

For a while, even those who didn’t pay attention to the entertainment world knew that a woman named Truda Lambert had made a big comeback as an actress.

Simona Milton, who was on vacation at the time, felt very mixed-up after seeing such news.

But at the same time, Simone Milton also knew that there was absolutely nothing that could be done to stop it.

Or, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to describe it as a manifestation of temporal inertia on her part.

Think carefully: as long as she can address the key points mentioned in the book and suppress Katie Adams’ arguments, it should be impossible for Katie Adams to use Truda Lambert to turn the situation around.

Thinking of this, Simone Milton relaxed.

On the other hand, it wasn’t too surprising that Katie Adams also learned of Truda Lambert’s decision to return to her home country to pursue her career there.

This means she has another chance to turn things around, and of course, she’s very interested in that.

In fact, it was obvious that whenever Katie Adams saw Truda Lambert’s always handsome face, all kinds of thoughts kept swirling around in her mind.

After all, she certainly wouldn’t miss out on such a valuable connection.

In fact, she’s already starting to regret it now.

If she had known back then that Truda Lambert would achieve such success, she would definitely have pursued Truda Lambert relentlessly to establish a relationship with her.

By then, maybe she’ll be able to go abroad and develop her career alongside Truda Lambert. Instead of being suppressed by Simone Milton, like she is now.

She couldn’t help but imagine that with Truda Lambert’s help, she might have already become a big star in the industry by now.

Perhaps she could have led a life of luxury and comfort long ago. There was no need for her to try to please Alberta Arthur. In the end, she gave her heart wholeheartedly, only to be met with criticism and disdain.

The more Katie Adams thought about it, the angrier she became. She took a deep breath, trying to pull herself away from those feelings of frustration.

“This isn’t the time to think about such things… I need to get closer to Truda Lambert…” Katie Adams murmured to herself.

But in reality, she knew full well that trying to get close to Truda Lambert with her current status was nothing short of a pipe dream.

Truda Lambert is now a renowned actress who has returned to her home country. Her fame and international influence mean that it’s simply impossible for anyone of her caliber to get close to her easily.

And to be honest, Katie Adams herself isn’t entirely sure whether Truda Lambert still thinks of her and still feels that special affection for her.

If Truda Lambert has completely forgotten about him by now, and she still tries to get close to him in such a desperate manner, it’s simply shameful.

After much thought, Simone Milton finally came up with a fairly good idea.

She went to a specific flower shop and ordered a basket of the flowers that Truda Lambert loved most during her college years. She also attached a little card she wrote herself, and anonymously delivered the bouquet to the hotel where Truda Lambert was staying.

As for how she knew Truda Lambert’s current address, it was all thanks to Milna Dillon.

If it weren’t for Milna Dillon’s incredible abilities in obtaining Truda Lambert’s address, no matter how much she planned, it would have been impossible to carry out her plans at all.

On the card that came with the basket of flowers she gave to Truda Lambert, there were not only greetings for Truda Lambert, but also subtle hints.

If Truda Lambert still has her in her mind, it’s easy for her to be attracted by the hints in this card. Then, she’ll go to the place they’ve agreed upon.

At this point, she could try to reconnect with Truda Lambert. If it turned out that Truda Lambert could indeed be utilized to her advantage, then it would mean her chance had come.

But before that, she needs to put on some nice makeup. Well, not necessarily extremely elaborate makeup.

At least, it would make her look haggard, yet with a delicate, fragile beauty.

By then, it will be easier to arouse others’ protective instincts.

Just thinking about that scene makes Katie Adams’s blood boil with excitement. Perhaps, she might even get to have a romantic encounter with Truda Lambert then.

To arouse Truda Lambert’s sympathy to the greatest extent possible, Katie Adams really went all out.

She not only applied a delicate and aesthetically pleasing makeup to herself, but also wore some white dresses.

The purpose is to make oneself appear pure and innocent, like a lotus flower that rises from the mud unsoiled.

Many men fall for this trick. Katie Adams is confident that as long as Truda Lambert really wants her, she’ll definitely be able to win her over.

While Katie Adams carefully added new colors to her makeup, such “anonymous” bouquets had already been delivered to the hotel where Truda Lambert was staying.

When the receptionist saw Truda Lambert’s agent, that thin man who was well-dressed and had a goatee, she immediately called out to him.

“Hello, these are the items belonging to the guests in Suite No. 5,” said Miss Simple, handing over the anonymous bouquet with great respect.

Truda Lambert’s agent heard this from the front desk, went over to take a look at the flower. There was no danger at all.

Then, he looked at that piece of paper again. To him, its meaning was unclear, and his face showed confusion.

“This is ours? There’s no signature on it. Who sent it?” Truda Lambert’s agent asked the receptionist, puzzled.

The front desk clerk shrugged and told Truda Lambert’s agent that it was simply something sent by an ordinary florist. They had no idea who sent it.

Upon hearing this, Truda Lambert’s agent instinctively wanted to get rid of the bouquet. She picked it up, ready to throw it in the trash.

Just then, Truda Lambert, who had entered the hotel a moment after him, called out to him.

At this moment, Truda Lambert was wearing sunglasses. Her outfit might have seemed ordinary, but it still had a stylish touch to it.

That kind of visibly striking good looks made all the employees present unable to help but stop in their tracks.

“What’s wrong with Brother Zhang? Whose flower is this?” Truda Lambert stepped forward to take a look at the flower, clearly surprised.

“I have no idea. Maybe it was sent by your fans! After all, you know how crazy fanatics can be. It’s possible that your current hotel was accidentally revealed by them.” Truda Lambert’s agent shrugged her shoulders, attributing the bouquet to fans who wanted to contact you.

But Truda Lambert had completely different thoughts. Her slanted eyes, hidden behind her sunglasses, narrowed slightly.

“But are those fans really that annoying?” Looking at the basket of flowers she hadn’t touched in ages, Truda Lambert felt even more puzzled.

“Of course, it’s your fans. Look, they even left you a note…” Truda Lambert’s agent said, noticing Truda Lambert’s attitude.

He handed over the note that had been hidden in the flower basket, so that Truda Lambert could understand the truth.

“Although I have no idea what you’re waiting for, it’s clear that the person you’re waiting for hasn’t been in touch with you all these years. There’s no way they’ll reach out now.” Truda Lambert’s agent said, sighing deeply.

Truda Lambert’s agent realized right away that Truda Lambert probably had a “white moonlight” in her heart.

Although he had never heard Truda Lambert mention who this person was, there was no doubt that such a person existed.

So every time Truda Lambert received such flowers, she showed happiness and anticipation. Yet, every time, she was disappointed in the end.

How could Truda Lambert not know about the advice given by her agent?

But he simply couldn’t forget her—that girl who seemed to exist only in his dreams, so beautiful that it seemed unreal.

Truda Lambert sighed and took the paper from her.

To be honest, after so many disappointments, he wasn’t holding much hope this time either.

However, as if fate had finally smiled upon him, this time, without any expectations, he saw the card he had dreamed of for so long.

Whether it’s the delicate handwriting on it, the contents of the card, or the secrets known only to those two people, everything reveals who actually created this flower basket.

“It really is her…” Truda Lambert’s face showed a complex range of emotions. Her expression, hidden beneath the mask, was truly difficult to decipher.

“What, what? You’re not telling me that this is exactly what you’ve always dreamed of receiving?” Truda Lambert’s agent immediately understood what she meant after hearing those words.

“I think I should go to the appointment!” Truda Lambert said excitedly to her agent, then hurriedly left the hotel.

Truda Lambert’s agent watched as Truda Lambert left, unable to say anything to stop her. All he could do was watch as she walked away.

“…What on earth is going on here?” Truda Lambert’s agent was speechless. He really didn’t know what to say.

This is clearly… clearly… Truda Lambert’s agent thought for a moment, but really couldn’t find the right words to describe Truda Lambert’s behavior. In the end, there was nothing left to do but let Truda Lambert act on her whims once again.

Truda Lambert drove for an hour until she finally arrived at that tree-lined avenue, which seemed just as quiet as it had been back in the day.

It’s still as quiet as it was back then. Walking here, one can occasionally hear couples whispering to each other.

It’s all so poignant. It seems like nothing has changed, yet change is very much present.

Halfway along the tree-lined avenue, as expected—and yet also unexpectedly—Truda Lambert saw that little girl who was so familiar to her.

That innocent and pure little girl, with a happy smile on her face, seemed even more mature than she did back then.

But the smile on her face back then had been replaced by sorrow.

“Is that you? Katie Adams… really you?” Truda Lambert suddenly didn’t dare to go any closer. She was afraid—that this might just be an illusion, like a mirage.

He was even more afraid that if he stepped forward, the little girl before him would suddenly disappear.

“Senior… I didn’t expect you to really show up…” Katie Adams felt relieved when Truda Lambert called out her name, but couldn’t help but cover her mouth in excitement on the surface.

Tears streamed down like rain. She simply sat there, staring at Truda Lambert. In that moment, it seemed as though she wanted to engrave the person before her in her heart forever.

Truda Lambert stepped forward, trying to comfort Katie Adams, who was crying even harder. But to her surprise, Katie Adams stepped back a few steps.

“Don’t come over, senior! I really don’t want to ruin the impression I’ve made on you. Let’s just stay here. Can we talk about old times here?” Katie Adams pleaded with Truda Lambert, her brows tightly furrowed, looking as though she might break easily under pressure.

Seeing Katie Adams like this only made the man across from her feel even more pity for her.

Truda Lambert had no idea what kind of experiences Katie Adams had gone through to become what she is today.

He only knew that the girl he had been waiting for was being bullied in a corner he wasn’t even aware of.

“Don’t do this, Katie Adams. Your behavior is breaking my heart!” Truda Lambert said, stepping forward forcefully and pulling Katie Adams into her arms.

Embraced by him, Katie Adams pretended to struggle a little, saying over and over, “No… please don’t look at me. I’d be very happy if I could just get one look at you, senior!”

“Little fool, why would you say such things… Do you even know how lonely I’ve been all these years abroad?” said Truda Lambert.

He was on the point of telling Katie Adams everything he had been thinking about her over the years.

However, Truda Lambert ultimately failed to express the thoughts in her heart.

Katie Adams stopped him, refusing to listen to what he had to say: “No… please stop. I understand how you feel, senior. But… I’m sorry, I already…”

As she said this, it was as though she had gone through some terrible trauma. She started crying again, unable to catch her breath. She looked truly pitiable.

Truda Lambert saw that the person she had kept in her heart for so many years was so sad, and it really broke her heart.

“What exactly happened? Tell me. I can’t feel at ease seeing you like this. Or do you not consider me your friend at all?” Truda Lambert took a step back, putting herself in the role of a friend, and asked Katie Adams.

Actually, from what Katie Adams said earlier, he could tell that she was completely rejecting him.

So he was very sensible, treating Katie Adams with concern purely from the perspective of a friend.

Perhaps this will help Katie Adams open up and talk about their relationship, which has grown distant over the years due to a lack of contact.

“Friends? Seniors… You’re saying we’re friends?” Hearing this, Katie Adams couldn’t believe her ears at all. She covered her mouth with her hands.

Just as Truda Lambert thought that maybe Katie Adams didn’t want her to say that and wanted her to back off, she saw Katie Adams press her lips together.

“Are we friends? That’s great. So, I do have friends after all. Senior… no, if you knew everything I’m going through right now, you’d definitely despise me…” Katie Adams seemed to think of something suddenly, and her face took on a terrified expression.

She stepped back in resistance, as if suffering great torment, tightly covering her head with her hands.

To put it in a gentler way, at this moment, she’s like an ostrich that wants to find some sand to bury its head in.

It somehow makes one feel sad and miserable.

Truda Lambert was even more panicked upon seeing how devastated Katie Adams seemed.

He recalled how cheerful and optimistic Katie Adams used to be. Then, looking at the miserable state Katie Adams was in now, he felt nothing but sadness.

What exactly happened that could turn Katie Adams, who used to be so cheerful and innocent, into what she is now?

“Sorry, senior. Just being able to see you in this meeting is already more than I could have hoped for… Goodbye. Please don’t come to me again for a while, I beg you…” After saying these words, Katie Adams rushed outside immediately.

Truda Lambert instinctively took a few steps forward, but all she got in return was Katie Adams fleeing even more frantically.

Katie Adams seems like she really doesn’t want to stay here at all.

In the end, Truda