Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

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Chapter 124 The Boltons Wouldn't Accept A Bastard

Chapter 124 The Boltons Wouldn't Accept A Bastard

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Hearing these words. I wasn't at all surprised. The reason why Boltons had stood strong for so many years was because of Jeffrey.

He was far more decisive than the average person, not like Josh, who only cared about immediate gains.

Anna probably never expected that her greatest trump card-this child-would be rejected by Jeffrey.

Given his age, Jeffrey's greatest wish had always been to see a child born into the family.

So, she took a dangerous gamble by keeping this child. Little did she know, Jeffrey outright rejected the

idea

"Jeffrey, this is the first child of Boltons. It could even be a son. Are you sure you can let it go?" Anna asked.

Jeffrey snorted coldly. "I don't care about the chaos in other people's families. But in my family, only the woman I accept as a daughter-in-law can bear the true heir. It was Chloe before- even if she's dead, it's still not for you, a woman with ulterior motives."

He shot Anna a contemptuous glance and added, "The world is full of women who can have children. Even without Chloe. Luke could marry someone from a suitable background, and there are plenty of choices. Besides, Carter is already married. Zoey is capable of bearing an heir for the family. Why are you worried about this?"

With just a few words, Jeffrey dismissed Anna completely.

At that moment, Anna came to the realization that Zoey's original intention was not to marry into the family. I was the only unforeseen element in her plans

turned to me and said, "Come

Jeffrey and sat beside

into the family, I'm sorry for

I just feel sorry for Chloe," I replied,

is already with his own sister. If I were her, I'd never

face pale as my words sank in. It was as if Chloe herself had been speaking through me. "You're like

married to Carter, you're my recognized daughter-in-law, Jeffrey said. "Hugo, bring

knew she had a set of magnificent emeralds-though lacked color, the quality of the material was unmatched. The clarity and transparency were perfect without any cloudiness or impurities. Just a single bangle could be worth

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124 The Boltons

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about such treasures was that they were almost impossible to find nowadays-there was nothing left on the market that

you some ways. This set of jewelry was meant for her, but sadly,

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just about being someone's wife. The Boltons had many women with the last

was the head of

just to get that title, and how it seemed Anna had done everything

who beat her to

exclaimed, his face filled

go to the first granddaughter-in-law, not

who appeared fragile and pitiful. His expression showed

the jewelry. As soon as the box was opened, I was astonished by its brilliance. I had heard how beautiful it was, but seeing it in person was something else it was stunning, the clarity

be your responsibility to carry on the family legacy," Jeffrey