Chapter 241 That Woman Is Not Ophelia Charlene tutted repeatedly. âDeirdre, do you think that the woman who talked and laughed with you was really Ophelia? Why are you so naive that you would believe itâs true when Brendan just hired someone casually to portray her?
âWould the real Ophelia be so much taller than you, so young, and shop for clothing with you like an ordinary person? Besides, you couldnât see her face because youâre blind. Donât be a fool. The woman takes care of her complexion very well, and not even a trace of wrinkles can be found on her face.
Could you not have noticed it when you touched her with your hands? It would be utterly impossible for a woman like her to be the mother who lived in the slums and endured hardships with you!â
âShut up!â Deirdre widened her eyes in shock and felt a heavy weight bearing down on her chest. It felt suffocating.
âWhat?
âWhat is Charlene talking about?
âIs the woman who was talking and laughing with me earlier not⦠Ophelia? Is she not the mother who raised me?
âHow can that be possible⦠We were still chatting and laughing along the way, and our relationship was as close as ever. There is nothing unusual about her, so how can she be a stranger?â
Her eyes were bloodshot, and she glared in Charleneâs direction ferociously. âThatâs enough, Charlene.
How long are you going to keep playing your cheap tricks? Do you think that Iâll believe you again? My mother is still alive and well, so how can she possibly be dead? Youâre only trying to get me and Brendan to fight again so you can reap the benefits afterward, right? Donât even think about it!â
Deirdre bit her lower lip tightly. âI will never give you the chance to do that again. I know better than anybody else who is the person I call âmotherâ!â
Charlene said in a sympathetic tone, âDo you, really? Deirdre, itâs really silly of you that youâd rather trust Brendan than me. Have you forgotten that the person who got you into prison was Brendan?â
Deirdreâs mind went blank abruptly.
âHave you forgotten that the person who got you into prison was Brendan?â
Coldness overpowered Deirdre instantly, and she felt as if all her internal organs were squeezed together.
Chapter 241 That Woman & Notvphelia Her eyes were bloodshot, while Charlene sneered and said, âItâs very normal for you not to trust me, Deirdre. However, I believe that you must surely have a lot of ways to verify what I just told you. If you donât have eyes to see, you have hands and a mouth at the very least, right? You will find out who is deceiving you when you verify this.â
At this point, Charlene shut her mouth at the right time and left with a sneer.
She knew that it would be meaningless for her to continue lingering around. She would leave the rest of the doubting work to Deirdre herself after making her suspicious.
At the same time that Charlene walked away, Maeve walked out of the dressing room. âIâm done, Deirdre.â
Maeve smoothed out the clothes on her body, looking puzzled by Deirdreâs lack of response for a long time.
âDeirdre?â
Deirdre recovered from her surprise yet was overwhelmed with emotions. She forced a smile and said, âIâm here.â
Her smile was hideous, forced, and desperate. Maeve instantly felt a knot in the pit of her stomach when she sensed that something was off. She approached Deirdre and said, âWhatâs going on, Deirdre? Are you feeling unwell? If that is the case, we should stop shopping today and go home so you can rest.â
âIâm fine.â Deirdre shook her head strenuously, yet Charleneâs remarks were deeply ingrained in her chest, which felt hot and painful.
âIs the woman before my eyes not the real Ophelia? Is the woman who shows concern and seems to care about me not my mother?â
Even the act of breathing hurt her at the thought. She frantically attempted to deny it in her heart.
âIt canât be possible!
âI shouldnât be wavering just because of Charleneâs random remarks. Charleneâs ultimate goal is to ensure that I donât have a good time eternally, butâ¦â