Chhavi Jain 
The Summer I Turned Pretty is packed with breakups, makeups, and more drama than a beach house full of reality TV contestants. But here’s the real tea — could Susannah, the charming, perfect hostess, actually be the one who set Belly up for all this chaos? Let’s talk.
The Summer I Turned Pretty: Susannah and Belly
From day one, Susannah treated Belly like the daughter she never had. Sweet, right? Well… not exactly. She didn’t just love Belly — she shaped her, trained her, and pretty much raised her to be a mini version of herself. And let’s be real, she was always dropping hints that Belly would end up marrying one of her boys. That kind of “prophecy” doesn’t just fade — it sticks in your brain until you’re standing at the altar wondering if it’s really your choice or just someone else’s dream.
And then there’s the Jeremiah drama. He cheats, Belly forgives him — sound familiar? Yep, just like Susannah who looked the other way when her husband cheated. It’s like Belly learned to handle heartbreak with a smile because that’s what Susannah modeled for her. Not exactly a healthy example, if you ask me.
Plus, let’s not ignore the money factor. Susannah’s wealth meant she could call the shots, and Belly often went along with whatever she wanted. Big life decisions? Parties? Summers at Cousins? All part of Susannah’s plan. Belly’s whirlwind wedding to Jeremiah felt less like her own choice and more like something out of Susannah’s playbook.
Honestly, the more you watch, the more you see how much Susannah’s influence shaped Belly — her choices, her love life, even her idea of happiness. Whether she meant to or not, Susannah set the stage for all the messy drama we’re seeing now.
So yeah… maybe the real plot twist is that Susannah’s been pulling the strings all along. And Belly? She’s just now realizing she’s been dancing to someone else’s music.
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