NovelApp"Mr. Shaw, if you truly hold a place for my mom in your heart, just say the word, and I'll do whatever it takes to
help you out."
"And on the flip side, | want to apologize again for the intrusion today."
Raleigh's grip on his coffee mug tightened, a visible tremor running through his hand.
But his response wasn't clouded by emotion; he remained composed.
"Jane, | wouldn't dream of imposing on Bella. If she has affection for me, I'll cherish her for a lifetime. But if not,
I'm fully prepared to be by her side as a friend, forever."
Hearing this, a lightbulb went off in my head, and | couldn't help but try to reason with him. "If, like you said, my
mom's refusal stems from guilt, then she must have feelings for you."
"If she didn't, a straightforward apology and a clean break would have sufficed, right?"
Raleigh had entertained such thoughts before; he and Bella had shared a lifetime's worth of moments.
Their companionship even outlasted many marriages, fostering a deep understanding between them.
He believed that her lack of outright rejection meant there might be room to advance...
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But he later abandoned that hope, not because of her gentle refusal.
Rather, he knew Bella well enough to understand that if she had any interest, she would have made a move. Her
inaction spoke volumes.
"Have you ever asked your mom if there's someone she likes?" Raleigh queried, looking at me.
I had asked.
But my mom denied it, claiming she preferred to be alone, to enjoy her freedom.
Yet, to those around her, she seemed anything but free.
This was a far cry from the radiant superstar she once was.
The guilt from that accident at the gala weighed heavily on her, despite her claims of moving on.
That's why | sought out Raleigh today.
Desperation sometimes leads to bold moves.
"Are you sure you don't want to give it a try?"
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A tentative approach allows for a return to the status quo, as if nothing had changed.
But a full-on confrontation could push her away for good, given Bella's nature.
He couldn't risk it, nor could he afford to.
"Jane, I'm sorry."
Hearing this, | bowed slightly, "No, the apology is mine. I've intruded. I'll leave you to it."
Raleigh saw us to our car.
Merritt didn't leave with us; he had scenes to shoot.
"Chris, Jane, drive safe. Textwhen you get home."
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Christine winked at him before taking the driver's seat.
She turned to seesulking and declared with confidence, "Trust me, with all the I've seen, | can’ tell.
Bella's not indifferent to Mr. Shaw."
Her assurance promptedto delve deeper into their past.
| consumed all the old gossip I could find.
My mom and Raleigh, just as Christine said, shared a profound connection.
Even as her daughter, the clips pieced together by their fans hadsecretly cheering for them.
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