Chapter 246

Serena's icy gaze landed on Bella's face, then slid downward to the faint red marks still visible on her neck.

Bella shrank back, fear flickering across her features.

Sensing this, Penelope quickly stepped between them, shielding Bella behind her. Her tone was gentle, but the protectiveness in her eyes was unmistakable. "Serena, don't take it out on your little sister. She's young-she doesn't know any better."

Serena's lips curled in a faint, knowing smile.

She'd heard that excuse so many times it felt worn thin.

Ever since their father passed away, Penelope had taken both Tyler Brooks and Bella into their home.

And every single time Bella bullied her, Penelope would say the same thing.

"Let's head inside," Serena said to William.

William gave a slight nod, glancing briefly at Penelope and Bella before letting Serena guide him into the courthouse.

Watching them, jealousy flickered in Bella's eyes.

She didn't actually want to marry William-the man in the wheelchair-but seeing

made her stomach twist

ended up like this. If only he wasn't confined

be

too,” Nestor

her steps wavered

a pause, she followed Nestor

was

the defendant's table, glancing at the clock

past,

changed

"Don't worry. Giles is a man of his word. If he promised you, he'll be here. Besides, I sent Finn

comforted by William's calm,

the minutes ticked

from the bench.

but giggle. "Maybe he heard we

curled

the judge rapped his gavel, the sharp sound cutting through

attorney does not arrive soon, I will have to appoint

confident voice echoed through the

turned in

It was William.

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