Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1108

Hearing this, Taylor's expression grew serious. He looked thoughtfully at the doorway and said, "We're all men here; we understand what Benjamin is going through. It's not just you, Helly—none of us blame him. We can only hope he finds peace soon."

Helen's lips curved into a faint smile. Despite Taylor's seemingly carefree demeanor, she knew he was deeply perceptive and considerate.

The profound sense of helplessness Helen had felt during her early encounters with Mariah had long since passed.

But for Benjamin, this was only the start of his ordeal—he might be enduring the worst of it now.

Still, Helen felt a sense of relief that the worries she had carried for so long were finally resolved.

It was rare for all of them to gather like this. With past grievances set aside, they drank heartily and embraced a moment of camaraderie.

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As they left the bar, Helen was pleasantly tipsy. Chandler gently guided her toward the parking lot, steadying her as they walked.

Through her slightly blurred vision, Helen gazed up at Chandler's profile. "Chandler, Chandler," she murmured dreamily.

"I'm here," Chandler said, opening the car door. He helped her into the passenger seat and carefully fastened her seatbelt.

As he was about to close the door, Helen suddenly straightened up. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled herself close to him.

The strong mix of alcohol and her fresh perfume surrounded Chandler, causing him to take a deep breath and instinctively swallow.

"Helly, please behave," Chandler said, his voice husky with a note of restraint.

"I don't want to behave," Helen replied, her eyes filling with tears as she leaned in even closer.

Everyone felt Helen should be more forgiving and let go of the past. Even those who trusted her character offered only words of support, while Helen herself lacked the courage to seek out the truth.

Everyone assumed she was capable of maliciously destroying another woman's reputation over a song.

Helen came to realize that avoiding misfortune wasn't just about maintaining moral integrity. In this world, there were plenty of malicious people who couldn't bear to see others succeed.

Driven by envy, some would go to great lengths just to watch others suffer.

Despite this, giving in to self-doubt was not the solution. True independence and confidence came from trusting in one's own character and integrity.

People could be so cunning that they managed to deceive most others. However, to keep something hidden, one must avoid getting involved in it altogether.

The truth would eventually come to light, so there was no need to succumb to guilt or self-blame.

Above all, Helen learned the importance of not pushing away those who genuinely cared about her.