Chapter 223

The call ended abruptly.

"Stop flattering yourself."

Those words lingered in Allison's mind like an unwelcome echo. Her heart felt barren, the warmth and affection Joshua once lavished upon her now slipping away like sand through her fingers.

Outside, snowflakes danced thicker and faster, the icy northern wind howling through the branches. Allison found herself staring blankly at the swirling snow beyond the window.

Her phone lay silent for a moment before it started buzzing incessantly again. Tears still marked Allison's cheeks, and the relentless ringtone only added to her fatigue.

The caller was Javier.

"Allie, the Fisher family came by today to call off the engagement."

Her heart was already numb with pain, and she could barely muster a quiet acknowledgment. Javier's voice was hesitant, almost reluctant, "Did you see the rumors about Joshua and that actress?"

her

set up a press conference to officially announce the end of the engagement with the Fisher family. This time, it's all on them, Allie. There's no shame in walking away

the words. She hadn't expected the Fisher family to move so quickly-Joshua had just suggested breaking up the night before,

they really in such

idea that Joshua might be eager to clear the way

conference tomorrow, I'll send someone to bring you

the Owens

gave vague,

sat on a sofa, his face

shadows, his expression

others drank chatted,

detached, the lively scene around him seeming irrelevant. He only wanted to sit alone in

empty and quiet. He

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