From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

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Chapter 505

Debra hadn’t allowed herself to dwell on the car accident that had claimed her parents‘ lives and left her an orphan at such a tender age.

She had always assumed it was just a tragic accident. But now, as she sat across from Andrew, the past came roaring back, shrouded in a sinister new light.

“Marion’s parents didn’t die in that accident,” Andrew said. “It was all a ruse. Marion’s mother, Itzel, survived. Caleb sent her abroad to keep the truth hidden and to ensure she could give birth in peace. Soon after, Marion was born.”

Debra’s mind reeled. Rumors had painted Itzel Houston as a vengeful mistress, driven mad by her illegitimacy and resentment towards the Houston family.

But on the cruise ship, Marion had confessed that these were merely rumors. Itzel was no mistress, but Dwayne’s rightful wife.

“Who wanted to kill Marion’s parents?” Debra asked, her voice urgent. “And what does this have to do with my parents‘ deaths?”

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on his finger, his expression thoughtful. “Back then, several prominent familles guarded a secret about Seamar City. They were the

head snapped

continued, “The Houstons, being a military family, held the most critical information. And your family, renowned for its scholarly prowess, was seen as a formidable asset in Seamar City. You married into the Nichols family because they valued the Fraziers‘ long–standing reputation, even though your family’s influence has waned in recent

family’s past glory. Her parents used to take her to their family shrine, and they

since her father’s death,

the secret of

silent. Don’t blame him. That team

here to plead on

just hope you don’t do something you’ll

willing to give up everything for you. Can’t you pretend not to know anything and embrace

did my parents die? Were the people

“I don’t know.”

standing up. “How can you not know? You’re the head of