Chasing His Runaway Wife by Jamie Stones

Chapter 27

Tabitha’s striking beauty, with her impeccably delicate face and the gorgeous dark blue dress, immediately attracted the attention of onlookers as soon as she entered the venue.

Still on the path to recovery from a significant illness, her complexion bore a trace of frailty as she moved forward slowly, one step at a time. Her graceful and deliberate steps resembled gliding on the surface of a deep. blue sea, captivating the attention of everyone as her gown swayed. gracefully.

Even the previously attentive scions, who had been trying to win Naomi’s favor, were now captivated by Tabitha and completely disregarded the former.

The nearby wealthy ladies and socialites were even more amazed, whispering among themselves, “Who is this young lady? Why have we never seen her before?”

“Didn’t you see that Mr. Sinclair was the one who escorted her into the venue? I heard he got married two years ago, so that must be Mrs. Sinclair,” said one of the socialites.

Another lady added, “Mrs. Sinclair is stunning, isn’t she? She and Mr. Sinclair make quite a well–matched couple…”

When Naomi heard the whispers, her expression contorted slightly with resentment as she shot a hateful glance at Tabitha.

Just then, Malcolm spotted Naomi and looked in her direction.

Naomi quickly replaced her resentful gaze with a look of sorrow, lightly biting her lower lip, and appeared utterly aggrieved.

Malcolm felt a pang of guilt and tried comforting her with his gaze.

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Standing beside Malcolm, Tabitha observed their interaction and found it. immensely boring.

The air in the venue, filled with flowers, made breathing somewhat uncomfortable for her. Tolerating it, Tabitha followed Malcolm as they circled the venue. After exchanging pleasantries with several enthusiastic wealthy ladies, she left the venue.

Tabitha then walked to the hotel’s garden and sat beside the swimming. pool.

a quiet place, and Tabitha

koi swimming inside. Her mood became increasingly tranquil

heard a despicable voice

the newcomer and was too indifferent to bother with

maintained a calm expression, rendering Naomi akin to a

compliments the wealthy ladies showered on Tabithat and Malcolm, claiming they were a match made in heaven, Naomi was filled with such bitterness that it felt like

apart.

you a capable woman? Even though Malcolm dislikes. you so much, you still managed to have him attend the evening banquet with you so

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by her words and responded indifferently, “Well, I’m not as

a weak woman, what abilities could I possibly possess?” said Naomi as she masked the darkness in her eyes, adopting a

“It’s because Malcolm genuinely pitics me and can’t bear to see me

to be left alone for a while

the other hand, Naomi couldn’t restrain herself and proudly showed Tabitha the ring on her finger. “This is the ring Malcolm personally chose for me. Isn’t it beautiful? Though it may not compare to

diamond on the ring gleamed brightly,

she was no stranger to Naomi’s tactics

to a ring this time, it seems like there’s been

if you pretend to be a goody

and cry when you go home because Malcolm doesn’t love you,”

away. “Naomi Boyle, even if you shamelessly put on a wedding dress

her teeth. She hadn’t expected Tabitha

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ring couldn’t

around and thinking that Tabitha had been weakened from her injuries, Naomi raised

reached out and firmly grabbed her wrist.

a gust of wind can blow her away, but her hand’s like a steel