Bella watched Ken, a bittersweet smile playing on her lips. He was practically radiating joy, his eyes sparkling as he recounted his encounter with Lyse. He spoke of her kindness, her gentle nature, and the uncanny resemblance she bore to Maeve. He talked about the possibility of a friendship, a connection that felt important to him.
Bella listened patiently, her own thoughts swirling beneath the surface. While she was happy to see Ken experiencing a flicker of happiness after so many years of heartache, a nagging feeling of unease settled in her stomach. It was Lottie. Something about her reaction to Ken's mention of Lyse's resemblance to someone felt… off.
Bella had a strong suspicion about Lottie's connection to Lyse and Maeve, how had Lyse come to be with her? She had not been able to delve into that because it would have been rude but it concerned her.
