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48: Her Heartfelt Apology

"Dad, Mom, I'm sorry." Did Lizzie's explanation even matter anymore?

"How did you end up with Jacob?" Yelun finally voiced his question, albeit shaken. He wanted to believe Lizzie, but the truth of what had occurred was of utmost importance.

Lizzie glanced at Bruno who was engrossed in a magazine and didn't meet her gaze. As she was about to explain, Bruno intercepted, "Dad, the truth is rather simple. Lizzie and Jacob barely know each other. They met by chance on the street, Lizzie turned her ankle, and Jacob kindly helped her. Unfortunately, someone snapped a photo. That's all there is to it."

Lizzie listened to Bruno's explanation and marveled at how effortlessly he lied.

"Is that true?" Flora questioned, skeptical of their seemingly rehearsed statement. She felt the situation was far from simple.

"Bruno calmly countered, "Mom, do you doubt it? The media is simply grasping at straws. It's a desperate attempt for a story when they have nothing substantial to report."

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