Chapter 14

After the news about the canceled wedding had spread like wildfire, Chad had been a wreck all aftern

Stephanie smiled, but there was no warmth in it–only biting sarcasm. “You can just announce that you made a mistake when you were looking for your real daughter. Say I’m not your daughter anymore. That should clear everything up?

Chad’s jaw dropped. How dare… that’s nonsense!”

This wasn’t a solution; it was an even bigger joke.

It seemed like Stephanie not only wanted to call off the wedding with Chris, but also wanted to sever ties with the entire Hart family.

Chad’s face darkened.

Stephanie’s tone remained unflinching. “Anyway, Chris and I are done. It’s not happening”

Chad’s chest tightened with frustration. He shot back, “Then who do you plan to marry? You’re supposed to be getting married in a week!

“If you keep messing with the Ashford family, no one in Long Harbor will ever want to marry you

When he mentioned their wedding being just a week away, Stephanie’s laugh was bitter, her smile mocking

know, do you? This morning, Chris told me Olivia’s back,

eyes widened in

unaware of it.

up to the Ashfords, does that mean I have to lose all

stunned

mention of “losing dignity” made

wasn’t wrong. Over the years, the Hart family had become more and more dependent

sigh. “You silly kid… ”

off, her voice firm. “I’ve made myself clear. Chris and

resolute on

there

tone softened, but it was still firm. “No going back?

they angered the Ashfords, the entire

had feelings for Olivia, the Ashford family

to situations that threatened the family’s reputation, they were ruthless and

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learned that the hard

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