The Ex-Wife's Secret (Jonathan and Teresa) novel Chapter 777

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As they talked, Teresa and Evelyn learned Lucas had spent ten years as a trainer at a talent agency, yet every year someone else was elevsen

to debut over him.

terese was in disbelie! “Ten years? How could they possibly overlook you? You’ve incredibily talented and have the looks.“

Laces thrugged, a hint of resignation in his voice. “Maybe just wasn’t cut out for it. The company always said wasn’t good enough?

Teresa’s expression darkened. How familiar that sounds, she thought bitterly. “Don’t believe that she said firmly. “That’s classic gaslighting

from the company You are amazing

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Aucas said meeting Teresa’s gaze with genuine appreciation. “My assistant–he’s also my best friend he says the same thing her

Belts me i’m amaz

“That’s the You’re really amazing. Teresa replied, wondering. But why no debut after ten years? Had someone deliberately satiofaged

Luca’s career? It was just a gue

Evelyn don’t quite follow the young people’s conversation. She asked Lacas, “that are prout plans now?”

came to Jarithung to give myself another shot by taking the Film Academy Entrance Examination,” Lucas explained, a spark of

Getermination in his eyes

it been ten years. i don’t want to give up on my team Why can’t I stand on stage? Why can’t be on the screen? just can’t bring myself to Sve up yet?

“Soep fighting for a Tema encouraged. Do what you want to die. Don’t love with regrets.”

Larsen was silent for a long moment. Then he shook his head, the determination fading “But promised my mom. If this tast matches the first se, f’ll go with her ‘labey her completely.”

Teresa’s heart ached for him “Lautas, you don’t have to do that whatever the test shows, you are stik juures. You belong to yourself first. testore any role someone else gives you Don’t abandon your team over this ”

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Lucas offered a bitter smile. “You don’t know my mom. I don’t want her lashing out at you. She never wanted me in the spotlight anyway. So… I’ll listen. I don’t want to cause any more trouble for you.”

The depth of his resignation deepened Teresa’s sympathy. His kindness was evident. Suddenly, Jonathan’s words echoed: You both care way- too much about how people feel–even when those people don’t really matter. ‘But family, she thought, ‘isn’t someone who doesn’t matter.

At that moment, Teresa fiercely wished Lucas were Evelyn’s son. Then he could freely pursue his dream. He didn’t deserve to have his wings clipped.

Outside the testing center, Jennifer arrived just as Peggy did. They walked towards the entrance from opposite directions, their paths converging; their eyes locked instantly.

Peggy stared at Jennifer for several seconds, her gaze sharp and appraising.

Jennifer recognized her instantly. With a disdainful lift of her chin, she looked away, thinking, ‘Wasting a second on a woman like that.’

They entered the building without a word, strangers passing in silence.

The moment Peggy saw Lucas talking and laughing with Evelyn and Teresa, her face darkened. Her voice cut through the air, sharp and imperious. “Lucas, get over here. Now!”

At the sound of that voice, Lucas paled. He stood up slowly, took a deep breath, and walked towards her.

Jennifer walked straight to Evelyn and Teresa. “Are the results ready?” she asked, her voice tight.

Evelyn shook her head. “Not yet.” She turned towards Peggy. “Allow me to introduce you. This is my eldest daughter, Hannah.”

Peggy’s head snapped towards Jennifer. ‘So this is her…‘ she thought. The fleeting resemblance she’d noticed suddenly made sense. Her expression shifted from surprise to something unreadably complex.

After a few seconds, disdain hardened her features. She turned her face away from Jennifer, directing a venomous sneer at Evelyn. “Doomed to birth girls, weren’t you? Daughters and nothing more.”

Her voice dripped with scorn. “But I’m different.” She drew herself up proudly. “I have a son, Lucas. I succeeded where you failed.”

Evelyn let out a cold laugh. “Daughters are wonderful. I have three wonderful daughters and count myself blessed. Look at you.” Her voice turned cutting. “Drifting for years, hiding from your shame in Nareigh, living like a coward all your life.”

Peggy’s face darkened instantly. “Say that again! Who are you calling a coward?”

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