Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1738:

Rage sparked in Corrie’s eyes. “The back door? Are you serious? You expect me to skulk away like some common thief?”

“I merely convey my employer’s wishes,” the butler said diplomatically. “And please, keep your voice down. We wouldn’t want to disturb the guests.”

Her anger blazed hotter. “Just who are these precious guests that I should be shuffled out the back like yesterday’s trash?”

The butler paused, weighing his words before delivering the truth: “Jayden Owen and Elyse Lloyd are here.”

The names struck Corrie like a physical blow, leaving her momentarily speechless.

“Jayden and Elyse?” she finally whispered, her voice barely audible. “You’re certain?”

“Indeed, Miss Bates,” the butler confirmed. “Given the importance of today’s visitors, perhaps it would be best to make your exit now.”

with possibilities. Wasn’t there

moment’s contemplation, she pressed, “Do you

afraid not,” the butler replied, glancing at his watch. “Now please,

with all this rushing?” she snapped. “It’s

of her mind, she stormed back into the study

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her lips as she gazed at the expensive lingerie she’d chosen with such care—all that

the butler still planted by the door like

are you still hovering here?” she

the butler responded with unwavering politeness. “I’m to ensure your

of composure—after all, despite her crude behavior, she was still Jordy’s mistress, and as a mere

Corrie slunk out through the back door, every step