Cold husband burning regret

Chapter 166

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.”

anger. “You… what you’re

a steadying hand on her mother’s back and turned to Adelaide, her expression ice–cold. She let out a mocking laugh. “You want to marry me off? If bigamy were legal, I’d hardly mind at

wedding. Everyone

family knew about

more capable than his older brother, but all his efforts couldn’t compete with

into wealth.

into a good family. Even if she did,

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children, that’s all that matters. Secondhand goods are still goods, after all–the dowry’s just

the

future husband,” Adelaide said, signaling the men behind her to seize

fiercely. “Don’t you touch

Rachel away, when a luxury car pulled up outside the front

out,

hope lighting

“And

Adelaide

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