After Death, Love Unveiled

Unveiled 251

Chapter 251

"I don't need it. Take it back!" Elara said curtly to Asher, "I will not accept anything from you."

Asher responded, "Can't you think of me as an older brother or something? After all, we lived together for a few years." Elara retorted, "Who would want anything to do with you? You mooched off our family for so long. I want nothing with you." Elara's biting words made Asher visibly uncomfortable.

"It's your big day. Must you say such harsh things?" he said, his tone still calm. "I only want the best for you. And... let's just say I owe the Kensington family for those years. I'm not someone who forgets a debt." This last statement made Elara look at him more intently. Especially when he emphasized he wasn't ungrateful.

Her father had always said Asher was decent. He said Asher was helpful, quick to agree when asked for favors, and diligent about sending appropriate gifts during holidays.

Barrett often treated him like a second son, never regretting the decision to support him.

Indeed, Asher seemed respectable enough now. But Elara knew his true nature better than anyone.

It wasn't because he was inherently good. It was because the Kensington family had grown more powerful, and Elara's upcoming marriage to Lysander solidified ties to a family far beyond Asher's reach. Asher wouldn't dare to offend them. He still had something to gain.

That didn't change the fact that he was fair-weather. If someone became useless to him, he'd discard them without hesitation.

For him to claim he wasn't ungrateful felt almost comical.

Asher noticed Elara's scrutinizing him and sought her approval.

He said, "Regardless, I've always thought of you as a little sister. If you ever have trouble with Lysander or need help, you can

count on me."

Elara replied coldly, "No, thanks..If I ever get mistreated, I'll be grateful enough if you don't kick me while I'm down. Take your gift and leave. I don't appreciate your presence today." Cynthia and Quarry exchanged glances.

Asher's attitude had been surprisingly cordial, yet Elara gave him no grace at all.

Asher's face darkened. "Fine. I'll leave it here. Whether you want it or not is up to you!"

He had hoped to mend things with Elara and let bygones be bygones. They didn't need to sever ties completely.

But her hostility still stung. He was clearly hoping for her to be well.

Asher set the gift down and left.

what will you do about this? It really seems like he got it

family's estate for the wedding preparations. Elara instructed, "Take this back to Asher.

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took the box and left with

leave immediately. Instead he lingered and chatted briefly

impeccably in a suit with a boutonniere

he noticed Asher's sour expression, he remarked, "Elara has never been fond of you. Now that both of

regarded her as a sister. If

if she looked down on me

I'm not expecting anything from her,

nothing more than childish nonsense, a result of being young and foolish

they were adults, Asher couldn't believe Elara

kind heart, but perhaps you and Elara weren't meant to get along. Sometimes personalities clash.

invitation hadn't included him. He had wanted to stay away out of spite

her cold and distant demeanor, he

why, but something about the way things had ended between him and

conversation with Barrett,

of jewelry. "Mr. Blackwood, Miss Kensington asked

"I've already given it to her. Whether she keeps

she'll send it to your wife. Surely you understand how awkward that

found out he had given

Asher took the box

would suit Elara perfectly. He had

refused it and threatened to pass it to

tightly, Asher muttered to himself,

not reply

could leave,

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with ribbons

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his suit perfectly coordinated with Elara's dress. Holding a bouquet, he adjusted