Chapter 412

Nina wasn't shocked at all and asked, "You must be really upset after finding out the truth."

"Yeah, I'm super upset." Ophelia tried to smile but couldn't. "Vilma is my only niece, and I see her like my own daughter. But she's hurt me so badly behind my back. It's just unbelievable!"

Nina asked, "Did you confront her?"

"No." Ophelia shook her head, her eyes filled with even more pain. "I was going to, but then I found out my husband was cheating on me."

This was something Nina never saw coming.

Ophelia continued, "At first, I noticed some big transfers. I got suspicious and had someone look into it. Turns out, all the money was going to Vilma. Plus, he was sending her money every month. I found out he had a dual system on his phone, and in the other system..."

Ophelia choked up, struggling to continue.

"They're so disgusting!" Ophelia almost ground her teeth to pieces.

There was probably nothing worse than being betrayed by the people you trusted the most.

Nina stayed quiet for a long time after hearing this.

Nina poured Ophelia several glasses of water and watched her drink them. After Ophelia had calmed down a bit, Nina asked, "So what are you gonna do next?"

Since Ophelia had come to her, it was clear things hadn't completely fallen apart yet. Ophelia knew the truth but had chosen to endure it for various reasons.

"I don't know." Ophelia shook her head in pain, covering her face with her hands and sobbing. "One is my husband, and the other is my niece. I never imagined they would get involved with each other. Now, just thinking about Vilma makes me sick! What's even more ridiculous is that I found out my friends all knew about this; they were always laughing at me behind my back; they never warned me or told me anything. Once, at a gathering, I hid on purpose and overheard them mocking me loudly and sarcastically."

Ophelia continued, "I can't imagine how smug they would be if I fell out with Nathaniel; how they would laugh at me behind my back! They would definitely laugh and say, 'Look, Ophelia used to be so proud, and now she's been kicked out by her husband!' I don't want that. And my son! He's so young and outstanding; his life is just beginning. How can he have such a disgraceful stain?"

Ophelia shook her head as she spoke.

Ophelia's thoughts were firm; she knew she couldn't fall out with Nathaniel. At the same time, Ophelia was also very distraught. She couldn't confront them, but she couldn't endure it either. Ophelia was torturing herself to the point of being unrecognizable in this situation.

"So, have you decided to pretend none of this ever happened and continue to be someone who turns a blind eye?" Nina asked.

Ophelia still shook her head. "I don't know."

At that moment, the waiter came to serve the food.

Nina handed her a box of tissues and said, "Go wash your face first. Then let's eat and talk. Only when you're full can your mind be active."

Ophelia took the tissue box and went to the restroom. Then they started eating.

There wasn't much conversation, and the atmosphere was relatively calm.

Ophelia thought she wouldn't be able to eat because she hadn't slept well or eaten properly for days. Even though Ophelia felt dizzy, she didn't feel hungry. But after finishing her meal, Ophelia realized she had eaten all the food in front of her, and even wanted some dessert.

Nina looked at Ophelia and said slowly, "Wanna hear my story?"

Ophelia asked, "Yours?"

"Yeah." Nina nodded and started her tale.

Nina talked about her first awful marriage.

Those days were dark, and Nina once lacked the courage to leave. Even though she knew deep down that Charlie wasn't someone she could spend her life with, and Isabella had advised her many times to get a divorce, Nina never had the guts to take that step. Until things got worse than she ever imagined, and after a miscarriage, Nina finally found the courage to take the first step. That step allowed Nina to escape the darkness and slowly walk into the light.

Nina said, "Sometimes, people know exactly what they want. But because of various reasons in real life, they have to compromise, especially in marriage. I think if you can really endure it, or if you feel you can't let go of this marriage, you can try to see."

Ophelia's eyes gradually cleared, and she nodded. "You're right. I can endure Nathaniel, but Vilma has to get out of Lakina!"

When Vilma came to Lakina, she had nothing.

It was Ophelia who convinced Nathaniel to invest money, effort, and connections to help Vilma open a store and pave the way for her.

Whenever Ophelia thought of how she had devoted herself wholeheartedly, only to be betrayed by Vilma, she felt an overwhelming sense of indignation. Ophelia wanted Vilma out of Lakina with nothing, just as she had come!

Ophelia's eyes became determined. She wiped away her tears and said, "Nina, thanks for listening to me. After talking to you, I feel much lighter and more aware of what I should do."

Nina smiled slightly. "The only person who can help you is yourself. I believe that as long as we become strong, all external harm will dissipate effortlessly."

Ophelia said, "Yeah, you're right. I can't let two scumbags bring me down. I have to handle all this and wait for my son to come back!"

After that, Nina didn't see Ophelia for quite some time.

Until one day, Vilma came looking for her.

Vilma barged in directly. "Where's Nina? I want to see her; get her out here!"

Nina was in a group meeting at the time, and the people outside couldn't stop Vilma, who burst in.

"Nina, you ruined me!" Vilma screamed and rushed over. She took something out of her bag, and a wet substance sprayed all over Nina and the people next to her.

"Blood, it's blood!" Amy was terrified. She was sitting next to Nina and instinctively stood up, shielding Nina from most of it. Now Amy was covered in blood; the smell was particularly pungent and unpleasant.

Amy was really scared, thinking it might be acid.

The people swiftly passed tissues to aid Amy and Nina in wiping off the blood.

Vilma was also restrained and handed over to the security guards who arrived later.

Vilma struggled and screamed like a madwoman. "Nina, you despicable person, how dare you accuse me of seducing Nathaniel? You've ruined me, and I won't let you get away with it!"

Nina frowned at her words and met Vilma's furious eyes calmly. "Vilma, you know very well whether you did such things or not."

Vilma spat on the ground. "Do you think you can bring me down like this? Who does Ophelia think she is? Just wait; I'll settle this score with you sooner or later!"

Nina was amused. "Alright, I'll be waiting for you."