A Bride’s Revenge: No Longer The Back Up by Cozy Season

Chapter 169

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Evelyn noticed the faint displeasure in Brian’s expression. She lowered her voice and said gently, “You’ve accompanied me to events like this so many times before. Why is it different now?”

Brian pressed his lips together, unsure of how to respond.

In the past, whenever the Torrey family hosted events, he would attend with Evelyn without hesitation, never sparing a thought for Ariana’s feelings. But tonight, something was different. For some reason, the thought of public scrutiny falling on Ariana bothered him.

Evelyn looked up at him. Her eyes were misty with unshed tears. “Could it really be true, what they’re saying? Have you started to care about Ariana?”

Brian sighed. “Evelyn, you know that’s not what I mean.”

about it so much. From what I can see, Ms. Torrey doesn’t mind it

Brian to glance toward Ariana. Sure enough, Ariana seemned utterly indifferent to the fact that he was attending with

again. Her fiancé was here with another

doesn’t care,” he murmured, his

I don’t mind what they say, but I don’t want you to think that way about me. If you don’t stand up for me, there’s no one else in the world who will.”

at Brian’s heartstrings.

fell into decline. Brian had always protected her. Without

Evelyn, Brian said,

this, Evelyn broke into a smile. “I knew you’d protect

nodded absentmindedly, his gaze still fixed on Ariana

the banquet hall with Igor. Igor had gone to great lengths to dress up for the occasion. With his sunny and handsome looks, he