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    Zaria’s expression shifted instantly. “Darwin, too?”


    A short silence fell between them before she added with forcedposure, “What… what exactly happened?”


    Kylee let out a sigh, her tone heavy with feigned mncholy. “Oh, it’s all because of Minna. I don’t know if you’ve heard of her; she used to be one of Darwin’s admirers. In the past, she…”


    Kylee then briefly recounted the past grievances between Minna and Belinda and how Minna’s father had kidnapped Belinda, prompting Darwin to step in and rescue her.


    “To save Belinda,” Kylee continued, shaking her head, “Darwin stabbed himself multiple times… And he didn’t even hesitate. One misstep, and it could’ve cost him his life. If that’s not love, I don’t know what is.”


    But Zaria’s face had gone pale. A quiet storm brewed behind her eyes. She had never imagined that Darwin would go to such lengths to save Belinda! He had risked his life for her.


    Her jealousy surged. She couldn’t believe how deeply Darwin had fallen for Belinda, how far he was willing to go.


    Kylee, watching Zaria’s reaction, fought back a triumphant smirk. After a beat, she spoke again, voice low and probing. “You have feelings for Darwin, don’t you?”


    Zaria didn’t respond, but her expression told Kylee the answer.


    Kylee offered a faux sympathetic smile. “Well… I hope you won’t be mad at me for saying this, but I think your chances of winning his heart are not high. It’s not that you’re not charming enough; it’s just that Belinda is too skilled at seducing men.”


    Zaria sat frozen, her pride bruised, the sting of humiliation seeping in. After learning that, she couldn’t even pretend to be calm or force a smile.


    Still, she was d she had epted Kylee’s invitation today; otherwise, how would she have learned this shocking revtion?


    She managed a polite nod. “Thank you for telling me this, Kylee. I really appreciate it.”


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    “You’re wee,” Kylee replied, waving her hand dismissively as if her revtion had been of no consequence.


    After forcing herself to calm down, Zaria said, “Kylee, your parents must have had a great rtionship, right? Were they each other’s first love?”


    After hearing the shocking news, she struggled to control her anger, nearly forgetting the reason she hade. Now, she finally steered the conversation.


    Kylee hesitated, her expression faltering. “Not really,” she admitted. “My dad’s first love was actually Belinda’s mom. As for my mom—I’m not sure. She has never talked about any past rtionships. All I know is she fell for my dad the moment she saw him and insisted on marrying him. And eventually, she got what she wanted.”


    “I see,” Zaria replied, her eyes glinting faintly with thought.


    Kylee tilted her head. “Something wrong?”


    Zaria quicklyposed herself and offered a cid smile. “Not at all. I was just curious.”


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