2/2 Chapter 23 Lucy hadn't expected Mia to defend Sarah so fiercely . Her face turned pale with rage as she glared at Sarah . " You really know how to play your cards , don't you ? " Sarah's eyes narrowed . " Lucy , yes , I was naive to fall for your brother . But let's be honest - your family had their own agenda pushing for that marriage . There should be a limit to how much you can twist reality . " Lucy's expression soured , especially as Sarah's words reminded her of the real reason behind her brother James's marriage to Sarah . Back then , her mother had actually supported it - partly because Richard Chancer genuinely liked Sarah and partly because they thought the marriage might provoke James's ex , Charlotte , into returning Realizing this , Lucy's face contorted with frustration as she pointed at Sarah , shouting , " Twisting reality ? If you're so high and mighty , why don't you return our family's house ? You left our family with that house like a scheming gold digger . What makes you think you deserve it ? " Sarah's voice turned cold . " Get it straight . " Your brother wasted three years of my life while I played perfect wife to your toxic family . Then the moment his ex showed up , he wanted out . I could have dragged him through a messy divorce court . The house ? Consider it compensation . " Lucy was stunned . Was this really the same Sarah who once loved her brother with such pathetic devotion ? She'd never imagined Sarah could talk about him so indifferently . In the past , her brother had been Sarah's weak spot . Sarah glanced at her watch , no longer interested in sparring with Lucy . She patted Mia on the shoulder . " Let's go . You've got a class to get to . דו Mia's face lit up with a smile , and she took Sarah's arm . " Yes , let's go , Sarah . " They walked off , both avoiding any mention of Sarah's complicated past with the Chancer family . Lucy's face was ashen as she watched them leave . Her long nails dug into her palm in anger . Sarah - how dare she ! Did she really think cozying up to Mia would shield her from consequences ? ( 2 ) Fine , she thought . Just wait and see . As Mia held onto Sarah's arm , guiding her through campus , Sarah took a few moments to observe the lively young woman by her side . Although she'd agreed the previous night to let Mia visit her more often , she hadn't been fully serious about it . But now , she genuinely wanted to help this girl . Still , she couldn't understand what had caused someone so cheerful and bright to struggle with psychological issues . They stopped at the base of the classroom building . " Sarah , I'll head to class now , " Mia said with a warm smile , waving her off . " Would it be alright if I met you for lunch ? " " 1/2 Sarah nodded , touched by Mia's friendliness . " I'll wait by the east entrance to the dining commons- it's closer to your building . " Mia waved as she walked off , calling over her shoulder , " Great ! And you can call me Mimi , if you like ! " Sarah smiled and waved back . " Alright , see you at lunch , Mimi . " Meanwhile , Lucy , who enjoyed flaunting her Chancer family status , had her own clique on campus . One of them joined her on the way to class , just in time to witness Mia and Sarah saying their goodbyes . Sarah caught sight of Lucy watching her but kept a calm expression , walking right past her toward the counselling office . Once Sarah was out of earshot , Lucy turned to her friend . " Do you know what that woman's doing at our school ? " iringly . " She's our new Unaware of the confrontation that had just happened , Lucy's friend gazed after Sarah and replied admiringly , " counsellor in Psychology . Everyone's talking about her she's young , gorgeous , and apparently brilliant . The guys in my study group can't stop gushing . "