A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 206

eached Declan and Yvan’s ears, their expressions turned sour, Reese was trying to k but her earlier disdain was long gone. She quivered as she spoke, “Stop slinging mud!

pretty clear who’s looking for trouble here,” came a voice from the crowd.

Matilda noticed Chloe’s stiffness, probably scared of Declan, and she quickly ushered Chloe und Godfrey to the back, saying. “Go ice that cheek in the kitchen.”

With a quick nod, Chloe helped Godfrey away, leaving Matilda to face the music alone. Matilda turned to Reese with a sardonic smile, “What’s the matter, darling? Planning to plug your new bistro in the middle of this mess?”

Reese looked pitifully at Declan, hoping he’d take her side, but when she turned to him, she found him lost in thought

Declan’s gaze followed Chloe and Godfrey as they left, his pupils shrinking to pinpoints.

She’s gone! She just walked away, right in front of him, with another man! And didn’t even glance his way!

Fine, Chloe, spread those wings of yours!

anymore and came out

one word made Yvan shudder uncontrollably as he blurted out,

turned around, giving Yvan a look of indifference reserved for strangers, before returning his smile to his

own son’s harsh words. He tried again, “Logan, I know it wasn’t you guys who spilled

said, “You made a

after Matilda, to sit down and explain everything, to tell

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was about to speak, Orson followed Logan out. The sight of the tall man filled his entire being with

fear, something he’d

on Logan. He casually rested one hand in his pocket, the other

them headed back to their private dining room

family, and Yvan felt a bone–deep chill. Watching Matilda’s retreating figure, he felt as though

he’d ignored her repeatedly, thinking he wouldn’t care about anything to do with her. So

today, just watching her walk away with someone

the mistake, and you who forgave? Is that what we’ve missed?