From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 457

Juan had withdrawn his investment, yet Debra seemed unfazed. This could only mean one thing. Someone else was secretly backing Debra.

Edgar had underestimated her, but it was becoming increasingly clear that she was a force to be reckoned with.

A soft knock at the door heralded the arrival of a maid. “Sir, Mr. Blair and Miss Miles are here.”

The mention of Declan brought him a sense of relief, but learning that Shelia had come too caused his lips to curl into a sneer.

‘Shelia has gone to plead with Melody behind the scenes, showing no signs of submission. It’s high time I

teach her a lesson.‘

“Tell them to wait for me in the front hall,” Edgar instructed.

“Sure, sir,” the maid acknowledged, swiftly retreating.

Edgar stood, adjusting his sleeves with a sense of purpose. He needed to meet Shelia and have a serious conversation with her.

Shelia sat down at the table, her eyes wandering nervously around the room. After a moment of hesitation, she turned to Declan. “Dad, can’t we just eat at home? Why did we have to come here?”

Declan offered her a reassuring smile. “Sweetheart, I know you’ve had a misunderstanding with Edgar recently. But he’s a good man. He’s been searching for you all these years and is far better than Juan. Just listen to me and make amends with Edgar.”

A sense of unease washed over Shelia. “Dad, we didn’t argue. Why are you saying this now?”

Declan’s expression turned serious. “Sweetheart, do you think you can hide things from me? We know about your visit to Juan. But Edgar loves you. He won’t hold it against you.”

“What?” Shelia’s face paled, her expression frozen in shock.

“Jade.”

A low, happy voice cut through her thoughts. Shelia turned to see Edgar leaning against the doorway, a smirk playing on his lips. Her heart pounded as she clenched her fists nervously.

Edgar approached her, his voice deceptively gentle. “Why are you dressed so lightly? It’s cold outside. You should wear more.”

Shelia trembled, trying hard to

visit to Juan, she was in big

the situation, Shelia looked at Declan pleadingly. “Dad, I’m not feeling well. Can I go

a few days. I don’t wa ou alone at home, so I’ve asked Edgar to take care of you. If you’re not feeling well, just rest upstairs. Edgar and

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felt a sinking sensation in her stomach. If Declan left, she would be at Edgar’s mercy. She had

and check on you,” Edgar said, his

“I–I’m fine,” Shelia stammered.

hardened. “You’re pregnant. You can’t be

baby, Shelia instinctively protected her belly, her intuition screaming that Edgar would not

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and foremost, Edgar would try to get rid of the

please

up

but with no viable alternative,

it, only to find that the maid had

door.

solid wood,

Odom said you need to rest,

gripped by fear as she listened to the distancing footsteps. She didn’t know

was up to.

phone, dialing Juan’s number. The call wouldn’t connect. She tried Joe next, only to find that

in as she understood the extent of her isolation.

was not an

in, his presence commanding and menacing. He had dismissed Declan, leaving Shelia at his

said, grabbing her hair and forcing

in pain and fear. “Mr. Odom, I’m sorry.

to find Juan,” Edgar snapped, pressing Shelia’s face against

hard floor.