+25 BONUS Chapter 183

Chapter 183

Lindey liked women who were open and confident. As she always said, if someone looked meek and fragile, their heart and character probably weren't much bigger.

Judging by appearance wasn't ideal, but Lindey had been around long enough to have her reasons for thinking that way.

"I can't help you," I said bluntly.

"Why not?" Tanya's voice had a hint of panic.

I pressed my lips together for a second. "Lindey's strong-willed. You can't just change her mind that easily.

"But she cares about you. She'd at least listen to you," Tanya said, her gaze dropping, trying to look pitiful. You know my situation. Without Jace, I don't even know how I'll get through this." Desmond's death didn't make her this desperate, but now she couldn't imagine life without Jace?

I almost wanted to laugh.

"If you know Lindey cares about me, then you should also realize she'll never accept you," I said, because in Lindey's eyes, I was her ideal daughter-in-law. If it wasn't me, no one else would ever be good enough. Tanya went silent.

I

it yourself-not rely on other people," I said,

muttered softly, "But what if there wasn't a baby? Would his family accept me

frowned slightly. Hadn't I made myself clear

I was done explaining, so I turned

I told Lena about Tanya's request, she shook her head with a laugh. "She's really

nerve."

with Jace, but getting accepted into the Johnston family? That's al

appearances and reputation. He might not demand Jace marry someone from a wealthy family, but her background-had to be spotless. As for Lindey? No way she'd ever let

she has no shot, so she came to you for

glass against hers. "Do I look stupid or heartless to

seemed like he had his head on

is, it's not my problem anymore. Let's drop

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a hint of bitterness, warming me from the

could usually handle my alcohol, but after a few glasses, I

of there. She offered to take me back

to my own place,"

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