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

probably don’t know, do you? This morning, Chris told me Olivia’s back, so

widened in shock.

was unaware of it.

family wants to suck up to the Ashfords,

hesitated, clearly stunned by her words.

mention of “losing dignity” made

Over the years, the Hart family had become more and more dependent on the Ashfords.

long sigh.

made myself clear. Chris and I are

was resolute on

knew there was nothing he could

but it was still firm. “No going back? That’s nonsense.

Ashfords, the entire Hart

though Chris had feelings for Olivia, the Ashford family would never approve of this situation.

to situations that

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Chapter 14

the hard way

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