Cold husband burning regret

Regret Novel 166

Rachel stepped protectively in front of Charlotte, her cheeks flushed with righteous fury. “Don’t you dare lay a finger on my daughter!”

Charlotte stared at her, stunned.

For the first time, she knew what it felt like to be shielded by her own mother.

So this is what warmth and safety feel like.

“Mom…”

Rachel’s voice trembled with resolve. “I couldn’t protect Hiram. I know I failed him. But no matter what, I won’t stand by and watch another child be taken from me.” Her decision was clear–she would stand against the Sterlings to her last breath if that’s what it took.

She’d endured so much herself.

She’d turned a blind eye before, even if she’d had no choice.

But this time, she’d answer to her own conscience.

“Rachel, you can barely take care of yourself, and you’re still trying to hold onto your adopted daughter?” Adelaide folded her arms, her true colors in full display. “I’ve already arranged everything with my cousin. Lottie’s getting married, like it or not. I’ve accepted the dowry, so your opinion doesn’t matter.”

shook with anger. “You… what you’re

her mother’s back and turned to Adelaide, her expression ice–cold. She let out a

your wedding. Everyone knows how much he cares about

family knew about

from the family to prove he was more capable than his older brother, but all his efforts couldn’t compete with an uncle whose claim

into wealth.

sneered, “As if she could marry into a good family. Even if

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she can bear children, that’s all that matters. Secondhand goods are still goods, after

how shameless the

and come meet your future husband,” Adelaide said,

fiercely. “Don’t you touch

when a luxury car pulled up

out,

Rachel called, hope lighting up her

“And

Adelaide