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?"

remained silent, her voice refusing

family. This time, it's all on them, Allie. There's no shame

hadn't expected the Fisher family to move so quickly-Joshua had just suggested breaking up the night before, and now they were already

they really in

that sultry voice she'd heard on the phone, and the idea that Joshua might

After the press conference tomorrow,

press conference wrapped up, the Owens and Carter families would be done for good, and Chris would hopefully leave the Owens family alone. Javier thought about this as he offered Allison a

vague, uninterested

club lounge, Shawn sat on a sofa,

shadows, his expression

While others drank chatted, and flirted, Shawn

him seeming irrelevant. He only wanted to sit alone in

next door now empty and quiet. He had no idea where she

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