From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 695

The silence stretched out, each second ticking by like an eternity. Shelia’s back ached from the prolonged bow, but she couldn’t straighten up until Debra acknowledged her.

Her resentment simmered, threatening to boil over.

“I’m not someone unreasonable, Debra finally spoke. I just hope that you will pay more attention to your speech. Don’t jump to conclusions and embarrass the Nichols family.”

She cast a meaning

I glance at Melody, whose face was full of shame.

By tomorrow morning, the three socialites present would undoubtedly spread tonight’s events far and wide. The story of Shelia bowing to Debra would be all over town. When that happened, no one would be confused about who held more power in Seamar City.

Frustrated, Melody huffed at Juan, “Take her home.”

“Yes, Grandma,” Juan replied, walking over to Shelia and taking her hand..

She started to tear up, and Juan’s face softened with concern. But to Debra, the scene was nothing short of laughable.

As the others began to disperse, Ben noticed Michael’s thoughtful expression and realized he wanted to ask about Debra’s engagement.

Ben said, “You’ve had a rough few days, Michael. Let me take you home. Your grandmother’s been worried sick.”

nodded, though he couldn’t help but

you

supposed to pick up Michael alone? Why did y sneak in

chuckled, “I was worried about your safety, and

rolled her eyes at his unwavering confidence. She’d long gotten used to

in the direction of Juan, who was helping Shelia into the car. “Don’t you think there’s something off

words to her earlier had

agreed, his expression turning serious. “I heard that after he got back from the island, Juan accidentally ingested some kind of drug that’s

voice was full

to Juan? She wasn’t buying

No one is allowed to mess

hand. “Come on, let’s head home. There will be something

Debra blinked in confusion, but he changed the

do you want for

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kind of show are you talking about?

“It’s a secret.”

“Marion!”