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

sneered, “You probably don’t know, do you? This morning, Chris

widened in

was unaware of

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

stunned

“losing dignity” made his face go

the years, the Hart family had

a long sigh. “You silly kid… ”

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

was resolute

he knew there was nothing he could do.

tone softened, but it was still firm. “No going back? That’s nonsense. I won’t let you

angered the Ashfords, the entire Hart

Olivia, the Ashford family

Ashford family had several conservative elders, and when it came to situations that threatened the family’s reputation, they were

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