Chapter 25 After leaving Lauren's room, Mrs. Bennett called her sister Lydia Betty. After hearing what her sister said, Lydia was speechless and said. "How could you say this to Lauren? It only makes Lauren dislike you and Sally more." "So what should I do now?" Mrs. Bennett was anxious and she still remembered that when she was in the hospital, Sally tightly held Sandy's hand even if she was in a coma. Sally liked Sandy since she was a child, and it had been more than ten years. Everyone thought that Sandy and Sally would get married one day, but now Lauren appeared. At yesterday's banquet. Sally looked at Lauren seriously, which made her and Sally start to get worried. That was clearly a sign of a man's interest in a woman. If it weren't for Sandy's obvious behavior and Sally's fainting, Mrs. Bennett wouldn't have gone to Lauren and asked her not to get involved. "Tiffany," Lydia interrupted Mrs. Bennett and said, "I have something to ask you." Hearing her sister's serious tone, Mrs. Bennett became a little nervous and then asked Lydla, "What happened?" "You must be honest with me," Lydia's voice sounded not friendly, "Half a month ago, did you have lunch with my husband?" "Yes," Mrs. Bennett nodded. She met him by chance and had lunch together. "Why didn't you keep distance from him? Don't you know he is your sister's husband?" "What are you talking about? That's nonsense!" Mrs. Bennett was anxious and also angry. She even wanted to face Lydia in person right now, "How can you think of me like that? I'm your sister!" Mrs. Bennett's chest rose and fell with her eyes turning red. Since you know this," Lydia sneered, "You should now know how your daughter Lauren feel when you said those things to her. Lauren didn't do anything yet but you started to blame her." Mrs. Bennett was immersed in thinking and she immediately understood what her sister meant. Mrs. Bennett said, "I… I didn't mean to hurt her." "Of course you didn't mean to do that," Lydia kept saying. "You care so much about Sally that you even ignored Lauren's feelings Your heart was full of Sally and there was not even a tiny place for Lauren. You went to see Lauren and criticized her without any evidence. Lauren must be very disappointed in you now!" There was silence for a long time before Mrs. Bennett said, "I…I just forgot." She forgot to think about Lauren as her mother. Lydia sighed, "Don't be sad. It was not your fault anyway. Lauren had been lost for 18 years and now you might not accustomed get along with her when she is back." "No, it is my fault." Mrs. Bennett said, "But I just hope that Lauren could not hate Sally. After all Lauren was supposed to enjoy h life in the Bennett family." Title: After the Fall by CrushReel In "After the Fall," Whitney Stone's world crumbles when she stumbles upon Jonsen Grant's hidden IUI with his terminally ill mentor, Daisy Lynn, mere days before their impending nuptials. As their once-unbreakable bond fractures, Whitney grapples with betrayal and heartache, forcing her to navigate the aftermath of shattered trust and lost love. Set in a modern backdrop laced with romance and secrecy, this ongoing drama delves deep into the complexities of relationships and the unforeseen challenges that test the strength of love. The glow-up trope takes a poignant turn as Whitney confronts the harsh reality of Jonsen's concealed past, unraveling a web of emotions that lead to unexpected revelations. "After the Fall" stands out for its intricate exploration of human emotions amidst secrets unveiled and hearts broken. With a blend of modern storytelling and romantic elements interwoven with themes of resilience and self-discovery, this narrative promises readers a captivating journey through love's tumultuous terrain. Discover the unfolding saga of "After the Fall" available to read online at CrushReel.