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!

couldn’t stand it anymore and came out to look at Matilda,

word made Yvan shudder uncontrollably

indifference reserved for strangers, before returning his smile to his mother, “Let’s sit down and eat, Mom. Forget about

He tried again, “Logan, I know

Yvan with a steely gaze as she said, “You made a mistake, and

felt the urge to chase after Matilda, to sit down and explain everything, to tell her he’d got it all wrong, but… he just didn’t

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sight of the tall man filled his entire being with

without any fear, something he’d never

cool but his eyes soft on Logan.

them

felt a bone–deep chill. Watching Matilda’s retreating figure, he felt as though his heart was being scooped out

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

that today, just watching her walk away

mistake, and you who forgave?