From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 421

The sky was dark, and after Shelia saw the news on TV at Edgar’s home, she began to fidget.

There, on the screen, was Juan, and nestled beside Melody was none other than Hester. The media was abuzz with speculation that Hester was poised to replace Debra as the next Mrs. Nichols.

Shelia’s hands fluttered to her slightly rounded belly. That old bat wants Hester to take my place in the Nichols family. Over my dead body!!

Edgar was unhinged, and she couldn’t stay with him. If she wanted to survive, she had to cling to Juan like a lifeline.

As Edgar emerged from the bathroom, Shelia instinctively recoiled, but she quickly composed herself. She had to play this smart.

“Edgar,” she began, her voice laced with caution. “I haven’t been home in days. I miss my dad. Can I…”

Edgar’s sneer cut her off. “What are you scheming again?”

“No schemes. I just miss home.”

you’re thinking of crying to Declan about how I’ve mistreated

collected. “Edgar, you’re misunderstanding. How could I betray you? You

as you understand.”

If she stepped out of line, he’d discard her

asked again, “Can

you must,” he said, his voice dripping with disinterest. “But remember, my people will be watching.

hastily. “I’ll follow your

she was free, she’d find a way to

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had someone send Shelia off. His secretary hovere nearby with a worried expression.

anything,” Edgar said firmly. “She has her agenda. It’s better if

“Understood.”