Chapter 340

Maria Lewis wanted to deny it, but the words just got stuck in her throat. She rubbed her temples and couldn’t bring herself to speak. Because, well, it was true after all. Lily Summer's voice trembled like she was about to cry. "So... you lied when you said you were helping me?" "No, no, absolutely not!" Maria jumped to explain, "I really meant it back then! I honestly thought James was into Amelia White. I didn't come back to the country for him. It just so happened the company that signed me was Bennett Corp—what could I do? I had to stay. I really didn’t think there was anything between me and James at that point." "Hmph, I still don't like you!" With that, Lily hung up. Maria let out a sigh. Oddly enough, she felt a bit lighter. One time bomb finally disarmed. She walked over to the kids' room to keep packing, only to find Amanda King already in there, folding clothes neatly into stacks. Maria leaned lazily against the doorframe, clearly worn out. "Thanks, Amanda." "What’s there t