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

you? This morning, Chris told me

widened in

was unaware of

because the Hart family wants to suck up to the Ashfords, does that mean I have to lose all my dignity,

clearly stunned by her words.

dignity” made his face go

had become more and more dependent on

a long sigh.

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

resolute

but he knew there was nothing he could

“No going back? That’s nonsense. I won’t let

Ashfords, the entire Hart

Olivia, the Ashford family would never approve of this situation.

several conservative elders, and when it came to situations

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hard way two years ago.

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